Germany’s special fund yields mixed early results as transport spending leads Germany’s special fund posts mixed results: 74% disbursed last year and 54% progress, with transport leading investment amid global …
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Germany’s Self-Determination Act sparks state push to curb alleged abuses
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Self-Determination Act Draws State Pushback Over Alleged Misuse and Legal Gaps German states move to amend the Self-Determination Act amid concerns about misuse, access to women-only spaces, and legal …
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Germany’s infrastructure special fund shows 74% of 2025 funds drawn, implementation lags
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s infrastructure special fund shows progress but needs faster execution, Finance Ministry monitoring report finds Germany’s infrastructure special fund is disbursing billions, but a new Finance Ministry monitoring report shows …
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River heat pumps could power Germany’s heat transition but face permitting hurdles
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRiver heat pumps: untapped potential and hurdles slowing Germany’s heat transition River heat pumps could supply large shares of Germany’s urban heating, but unclear permits, high upfront costs and environmental …
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Poland Poised to Overtake France as Germany’s Second‑Largest EU Trade Partner
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPoland-Germany trade set to surge as Poland’s growth outpaces German investment in eastward links Marcin PiÄ…tkowski warns Poland could overtake France as Germany’s second-largest EU trade partner, but slow infrastructure …
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ImmoScout24 study finds nearly half of Germany’s major cities charge over €10/m²
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRental prices in Germany show sharp divide as metros drive averages up ImmoScout24’s Q1 2026 analysis finds rental prices in Germany average €9/sqm, but metropolitan hubs push rates much higher …
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Council of Economic Experts urges overhaul of Germany’s statutory health and long-term care insurance
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCouncil of Economic Experts urges sweeping GKV reform and cohort‑funded care overhaul in Germany Germany’s Council of Economic Experts calls for sweeping GKV reform, proposing civil servants join the statutory …
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Germany’s superrich own more than a quarter of financial wealth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSuper-rich in Germany: BCG finds about 5,000 individuals hold more than a quarter of financial wealth BCG’s 2025 Global Wealth Report finds the number of super-rich in Germany rose to …
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BCG Global Wealth Report reveals 5,000 superrich hold over quarter of Germany’s financial wealth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSuper-rich Germany: 5,000 Individuals Now Hold Over 27% of Financial Wealth, BCG Says BCG’s 2025 Global Wealth Report finds about 5,000 super-rich in Germany hold 27.3% of financial assets, signaling …
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Germany’s rearmament plans and KNDS stake spark European unease
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman rearmament fuels diplomatic unease as Berlin pursues Europe’s strongest conventional army German rearmament fuels debate across Europe as Berlin opts for national defense projects, delays KNDS stake decision and …