Germany’s demographic crisis: State increasingly depends on children as births fall Germany’s demographic crisis deepens as policymakers rely on higher birth rates to sustain pensions and social insurance, while many …
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Chinese investment surge in Germany sparks government scrutiny and debate
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChinese Investment in Germany Surges as Berlin Faces Tough Choices Chinese investment in Germany rises as Beijing redirects capital; Berlin weighs security reviews, corporate deals and EU limits amid tech-transfer …
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Pay transparency: Germany misses EU deadline and delays key obligations until 2028
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Misses EU Pay Transparency Directive Deadline, Delays Law to 2027 Germany will miss the EU pay transparency directive deadline on June 7, 2026, and plans a staggered national rollout …
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Joshua Kimmich sets pragmatic tone as Germany begin World Cup 2026 build-up Joshua Kimmich, Germany captain, sets tone for World Cup 2026 — deflecting bonus dispute, endorsing Felix Nmecha and …
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Inflation in Germany drops to 2.6 percent in May, fuel costs up
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman inflation eases to 2.6% in May, Destatis reports German inflation slowed to 2.6% year-on-year in May, down from 2.9% in April, according to a first estimate from the Federal …
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Direct Payout Mechanism (DAM) resurfaces as Germany weighs automatic energy relief payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Eyes Direct Payout Mechanism to Deliver Fast Relief for Rising Energy Costs German officials reconsider a Direct Payout Mechanism to send cash straight to citizens’ bank accounts as a …
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Social security contributions could near 50 percent in Germany by 2040, council warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWirtschaftsweisen warn social contributions in Germany could approach 50% by 2040 German Council of Economic Experts warns social contributions in Germany could near 50% by 2040, urging urgent reforms to …
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Germany World Cup preparation opens in Herzogenaurach as Nagelsmann urges ‘family’ unity Julian Nagelsmann opened Germany World Cup preparation in Herzogenaurach, stressing team unity as Manuel Neuer’s fitness and midfield …
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Part-time employment in Germany hits record share as full-time falls
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPart-time work in Germany reaches record share as full-time roles decline Part-time work in Germany reaches new highs: 31.9% in microcensus and near 40% by IAB, reshaping hours, gender roles …
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US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost local economy 2,650 jobs, study warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS troop withdrawal from Germany could cost about 2,650 jobs, study finds Study: US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost 2,650 jobs and reduce municipal revenues, with long-term losses for …