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Bakery Insolvencies in Germany Rise 40% as 63 Bakeries File in First Half German bakery insolvencies surged as 63 bakeries and confectioneries filed for bankruptcy in the first half of …

German Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in May, Autos Lead Recovery German industrial production rose 0.9% month-on-month in May 2026, driven largely by a 3.6% jump in the automotive sector, the …

Elterngeld reform draws sharp criticism from Left and Greens Elterngeld reform sparks criticism as Family Minister Karin Prien proposes shorter benefit duration that opponents say will strain mothers and childcare …

Canada submarine contract: TKMS to negotiate multi‑billion Type 212 CD fleet in landmark transatlantic deal Canada selects TKMS to negotiate its largest-ever defence procurement, a Canada submarine contract to acquire …

German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …

Germany’s Shift to the Platform Economy Deepens, FAZ List Shows FAZ archive findings show Germany still houses major revenue giants, but investor value now favors scalable platform economy models, pressuring …

Material shortages in Germany climb to 17.2% of firms in June, ifo Institute finds Material shortages in Germany climbed nationwide to 17.2% of firms in June, the ifo Institute reports, …

German reform package reshapes federal budget and asks citizens to shoulder short-term costs for longer-term gains German reform package reshapes the 2027 federal budget, imposing short-term costs for citizens while …

German start-ups Hit Record with 3,053 New Companies in First Half of 2026 Record 3,053 German start-ups launched in Jan–Jun 2026, propelled by AI and software founders and rising amid …