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Majority of Private Landlords in Germany Are Not Planning Energy Renovations, Survey Finds Survey finds 59% of private landlords in Germany are not planning energy renovations, citing low urgency, unclear …

Germany’s Circular Economy Action Plan Clears Political Rift, Pushes Recycling and Procurement Reforms Draft action plan dated May 21, 2026 sets priorities to speed the shift to a circular economy, …

Business Insolvencies in Germany Rise Sharply as Rescue Rates Plummet Business insolvencies in Germany are rising as rescue rates fall; administrators warn of growing large-company failures and weakened investor appetite. …

German labor market shows mixed signals as May 2026 unemployment dips below three million May 2026: Germany’s labor market posts a tentative improvement as unemployment falls to 2.95 million, but …

Rental prices in German cities: Study finds nearly half of large independent cities exceed €10 per m² ImmoScout24 analysis shows rental prices in German cities average €9/m²; nearly half of …

German chemical industry sees short-term boost as Iran war triggers precautionary orders German chemical industry posts modest Q1 2026 lift as production and sales rise 2% q/q amid Iran war-driven …

Defense industry goes public as Rheinmetall and peers brief 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund stadium Rheinmetall, MBDA and drone maker Quantum Systems addressed 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund, …

German import prices jump 5.3% in April as Iran conflict fuels energy costs German import prices rose 5.3% year‑on‑year in April, driven by soaring oil, kerosene and gasoline after the …

Germany Stalls on Eight-Hour Workday Reform as Economists Suggest Targeted Extensions Germany’s coalition is deadlocked over changes to the eight-hour workday, with economists proposing that any extension be applied first …