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Statutory health insurance reform passed by Bundestag after turbulent debate Germany’s Bundestag approved a statutory health insurance reform on July 10, 2026, after a heated session that underscored political urgency …

German reform package draws criticism for protecting elites and burdening vulnerable Critics say the German reform package cements privileges, burdens vulnerable groups and lacks clear financing or vision across pensions, …

Theo Zwanziger warns Red Bull could “field Germany” as he criticises Infantino and DFB handling Former DFB president Theo Zwanziger warns on July 10, 2026 that football is veering toward …

VW restructuring: Blume vows sweeping realignment as supervisory board explores deep cost cuts VW restructuring takes center stage as CEO Oliver Blume reaffirmed a company-wide realignment following a supervisory board …

Court Suspends Controversial Psychotherapist Fee Cut After KBV Challenge A regional social court in Berlin-Brandenburg has paused the psychotherapist fee cut, halting immediate enforcement after a lawsuit by the Kassenärztliche …

Housing construction in Germany set to fall sharply, GdW warns of 2026 shortfall GdW says housing construction in Germany will drop to ~200,000 completions in 2026 vs a 320,000 need, …

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 …