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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 …

German doctors call for tobacco tax increase revenues to be earmarked for healthcare German GPs and the federal drug commissioner demand that tobacco tax increase revenues be earmarked for prevention, …

Germany energy relief measures reshaped as coalition adds health levies and delays transport reforms Germany’s energy relief measures are now being reallocated amid renewed Gulf tensions, with the coalition on …

Fuel prices rise again in Germany after midday spike, ADAC data shows Germany sees renewed increase in fuel prices after a midday surge; ADAC reports sharp jumps in E10 and …