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App-only discounts face legal challenge as German consumer watchdog sues Penny Consumer watchdog sues Penny over app-only discounts, arguing they exclude older and disabled shoppers; courts to decide on discrimination …

Germany women’s national team show renewed promise after 5-1 win and Sara Däbritz farewell Germany women’s national team routed Austria 5-1 in Nuremberg as Sara Däbritz was honored; coach Christian …

German women’s tennis under scrutiny as Seidel struggles and Stuttgart field exposes depth gap German women’s tennis faces renewed scrutiny after Ella Seidel’s high-profile loss in Stuttgart and disappointing national …

Germany Reveals Widespread Use of Verfassungsschutz Bookstore Checks After Süddeutsche Zeitung Report Government figures prompt fresh scrutiny after disclosure that Verfassungsschutz bookstore checks were applied in thousands of cases following …

German Constitutional Court upholds ban on subcontracting in the meat industry Federal court rejects challenge to Germany’s ban on subcontracting in the meat industry, citing health protection and employer obligations. …

Union and AfD neck-and-neck in Bundestag polls as SPD and FDP lag Bundestag polls show the Union and AfD tied near 25% while SPD, FDP and several smaller parties remain …

UBS Freezes Redemptions as Closures of Open-Ended Real Estate Funds Spotlight Structural Risks UBS freezes redemptions on a German property fund as closures of open-ended real estate funds rise, exposing …

Fertilizer prices to rise in Germany as Strait of Hormuz tensions push up energy costs Strait of Hormuz unrest lifts oil and gas prices, driving fertilizer prices higher and raising …

German automakers start 2026 with broad sales decline as China slowdown and EV transition weigh German automakers report weaker Q1 2026 deliveries as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cite China shortfalls …