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SPD urges pullback of German troops from Strait of Hormuz mission amid renewed Iran tensions SPD calls for temporary withdrawal of Bundeswehr personnel from Djibouti as conditions for a Strait …

Wadephul Calls for Iran Negotiations After US Strikes German FM Johann Wadephul urges Iran to start serious negotiations after US strikes; says April ceasefire can be a basis and warns …

UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances as shareholders tender 17.6% by July 3 UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances after 17.6% of shares were tendered by July 3, raising UniCredit’s holding above …

IMF downgrades Germany growth forecast to 0.7% for 2026 amid Iran conflict and energy shock IMF downgrades Germany growth forecast to 0.7% for 2026, citing the Iran conflict and higher …

Bakery Insolvencies in Germany Rise 40% as 63 Bakeries File in First Half German bakery insolvencies surged as 63 bakeries and confectioneries filed for bankruptcy in the first half of …

German Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in May, Autos Lead Recovery German industrial production rose 0.9% month-on-month in May 2026, driven largely by a 3.6% jump in the automotive sector, the …

Elterngeld reform draws sharp criticism from Left and Greens Elterngeld reform sparks criticism as Family Minister Karin Prien proposes shorter benefit duration that opponents say will strain mothers and childcare …

Canada submarine contract: TKMS to negotiate multi‑billion Type 212 CD fleet in landmark transatlantic deal Canada selects TKMS to negotiate its largest-ever defence procurement, a Canada submarine contract to acquire …

German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …