German transport insolvencies set to rise as fuel costs and driver shortage squeeze mid-sized firms German transport insolvencies are expected to rise as fuel costs, a 120,000-driver shortage and weak …
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Strait of Hormuz declared open as German shipowners warn passage remains unsafe
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman shipowners demand clear safety plans after Iran’s opening of the Strait of Hormuz German shipowners demand clear safety plans after Iran’s announcement on the Strait of Hormuz; Paris talks …
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German health reform proposes 20 billion euros cuts, patients face higher co-payments
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman health reform targets €20 billion cut from statutory insurers in 2027 German health reform aims to cut €20 billion from statutory insurers in 2027, shifting €3.8bn to patients and …
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German industry faces crisis ahead of Hannover Messe as automakers cut jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman industry at a crossroads as Hannover Messe opens amid rising costs and global competition Germany’s industry faces mounting pressure from supply shocks, soaring input prices and intensified Asian competition …
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German housing permits jump 16% to 41,700 in early 2026 amid cost fears
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBuilding permits in Germany rise sharply in early 2026 as housing approvals rebound Building permits in Germany rose 16.2% in Jan–Feb 2026 to 41,700, with February up 24.1% to 22,200, …
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German building permits surge 16.2% in Jan–Feb 2026 amid cost and rate concerns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBuilding permits in Germany rise 16% as approvals reach 41,700 in January–February 2026 Germany saw 41,700 new housing building permits in Jan–Feb 2026, a 16.2% rise from last year, signaling …
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German Finance Ministry denies windfall as Bundestag rejects AfD fuel rebate claims
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s tank rebate debate exposes contradictions in fuel pricing and climate policy Germany’s tank rebate debate reveals mixed government signals as the finance ministry denies tax windfalls and MPs clash …
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German Health Ministry announces insurer rescue plan cutting homeopathy and clinic payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman health insurance funds face cuts as ministry proposes ending homeopathy and raising high-earner contributions Germany’s health ministry unveils plan to stabilise health insurance funds by cutting homeopathy coverage, lowering …
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EU approves German industrial electricity price and allows €3.8 billion subsidies
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Approves German Industrial Electricity Price Support, Clearing €3.8bn Aid EU approves Germany’s industrial electricity price support, allowing €3.8bn in state aid for energy‑intensive companies, subject to strict EU safeguards. …
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German government announces €1,000 tax-free payout, employers call policy a central error
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGovernment’s €1,000 tax-free bonus sparks employer backlash as BDA calls plan a ‘central error’ Berlin unveils a €1,000 tax-free bonus for employees, but employers must fund it — the BDA …
