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German inflation slows to 2.3% in June 2026 as oil prices and fuel discount ease pressure German inflation eased to 2.3% year-on-year in June 2026, helped by lower oil prices …

High dismissal protection in Germany raises restructuring costs and dampens innovation, study shows Estimates show Germany’s dismissal protection drives up restructuring costs, deters innovation and may lower long-term productivity and …

Fuel tax cut ends July 1 as pump prices climb and regulators prepare scrutiny Germany’s fuel tax cut ends on July 1, prompting expected pump price rises; regulators will monitor …

Germany’s Coalition Stakes Social Reform on Economic Growth Government coalition meeting on July 1, 2026, aims to approve sweeping reforms — but questions remain over the feasibility of relying on …

Prices spike at German pumps as Tankrabatt ends July 1, 2026 Fuel prices surged at German stations before the Tankrabatt ends July 1, 2026; ADAC reports midday jumps and regulators …

Greenpeace says Germany introduced €11 billion in environmentally harmful subsidies Greenpeace says Germany introduced €11 billion in environmentally harmful subsidies this year, citing a FÖS calculation; the report comes ahead …

JD.com takeover of MediaMarktSaturn approved by Germany with strict conditions Germany authorises JD.com takeover of MediaMarktSaturn with strict data and oversight conditions; EU probes possible Chinese subsidies ahead of October …

Ryanair Pilot Negotiations Stall as German Union Accuses Airline of Unfair Tactics Vereinigung Cockpit accuses Ryanair of unfair tactics in Ryanair pilot negotiations, prompting legal counsel and coordinated action by …

Municipal Association Urges Basic Law Change to Unlock Climate Adaptation Funding Municipal association urges Basic Law change to unlock climate adaptation funding after June 2026 heatwaves to better protect hospitals …