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Apprenticeship Surge: More Abitur Graduates in Germany Choose Trades Over University Rising numbers of Abitur graduates in Germany are opting for apprenticeship training in skilled trades amid job-market shifts, AI …

Football conspiracy theories resurface as kit errors and historical interference stir debate ahead of major tournaments Football conspiracy theories return as kit defects, historic political meddling and the 1998 Ronaldo …

District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes as heat pumps surge past gas District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes while heat pumps overtake gas; experts …

German government rejects UniCredit in Commerzbank takeover standoff Germany’s finance agency refuses UniCredit’s exchange offer, blocking a Commerzbank takeover bid and defending the bank’s independence and jobs in Frankfurt. The …

German distribution network operators earned a 30.1% average return on equity in 2024, BNE analysis shows BNE analysis finds Germany’s 18 largest distribution network operators earned a 30.1% average return …

AI Replacing University Degrees: Ifo Survey Finds Growing Employer Confidence in AI Skills Ifo survey: About one in five German firms say AI could replace university degrees in some roles, …

German government rejects UniCredit takeover offer for Commerzbank Germany’s finance agency says the federal government will not accept UniCredit’s takeover offer for Commerzbank, citing insufficient premium and strategic concerns. The …

AI skills trump university degrees, Ifo survey shows Companies report AI skills can replace formal qualifications, but most remain cautious about substituting experience for AI-assisted hires. (155 characters) A new …

German municipal heat planning advances as 71% of large cities complete heat plans ahead of June 30, 2026 deadline Germany’s municipal heat planning shows strong progress, with 71% of cities …