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Pension Commission Proposals Leak Sparks Debate Over Higher Contributions and Longer Working Lives German pension commission proposals leaked: higher contributions, longer working lives and larger pensions. How the measures could …

Eurobike’s future in doubt as German bicycle industry plans new European fair in Cologne Eurobike’s future in Frankfurt is uncertain after the German Bicycle Industry Association announced plans for a …

German Mittelstand sales fall 1.4% in May 2026, Datev index shows German Mittelstand sales fell 1.4% in May 2026, the Datev Mittelstandsindex shows; trade, construction and manufacturing led declines while …

Südbonus Controversy: German Plan to Favor South in Gas Power Auctions Draws Industry and Grid Warnings Germany’s Südbonus plan for gas power auctions alarms Leag and 50Hertz; critics say southern …

Municipal finance crisis: German local governments warn of collapse amid rising deficits German municipalities warn of a municipal finance crisis as federal cuts and health reforms push local budgets into …

French Nuclear Power Keeps France Ahead in Decarbonization French nuclear power has propelled France ahead in decarbonization and summer electricity supply; experts reject German claims of widespread reactor failures as …

KNDS IPO Advances as German Government Agrees to Take 40% Stake Germany agrees to a 40% stake in KNDS ahead of the KNDS IPO, valuing the Franco‑German tank maker at …

Federal Government Open Day in Berlin Draws Crowds, Seeks Public Visions Amid Storm and Veterans Events Federal Government Open Day in Berlin invited citizens to share their visions as ministries …

German pension reform would add compulsory Prämienrente and link retirement age to life expectancy German pension reform proposed: mandatory Prämienrente from 2028, higher combined contributions and retirement age linked to …