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Solar roof rental ruled a tenancy, not a lease, by Brandenburg appeals court Brandenburg appeals court rules rooftop solar arrangements are rentals, not leases; owners bear roof-aging risk. Guidance for …

Polaris spaceplane prototype to fly in coming days, company says German space startup Polaris will launch a larger spaceplane prototype in the coming days, founder Alexander Kopp told TECH by …

Chinese acquisitions of German patents surge: Study finds more than 11,300 transferred since 2000 Study: Chinese acquisitions of German patents top 11,300 since 2000, prompting concern as Germany’s global patent …

German industry reports rising material shortages as ifo survey shows 15.9% of firms affected German industry faces rising material shortages—ifo survey: 15.9% of firms hit in May. Oil and petrochemical …

German pharmacies battle closures and online competition as owners adapt with social media and new services German pharmacies face closures and online competition; owners use Instagram, extra services and cannabis …

Germany’s 500‑billion special fund: government report lists projects and reignites debate Berlin reveals how the 500‑billion special fund (Sondervermögen) is being spent, naming major projects and prompting renewed questions about …

German fuel prices fall in May after tankrabatt and weaker crude oil push pump costs down German fuel prices fell in May after the government’s temporary tankrabatt and lower crude …

German government leaves BAföG increase uncertain ahead of July reform Government says BAföG increase is ‘subject to financing’ as internal talks continue; ministry expects reform in July but benefit rise …

German SMEs Eye Defense Industry as €200 Billion State Investment Sparks Interest Survey: German SMEs increasingly consider the defense industry as a €200 billion state buildup creates new markets, despite …