Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank ignites political clash and integration concerns Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank triggers political pushback and raises IT, cultural and shareholder challenges over Germany’s mid‑market banking future. The …
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German tax revenue misses trillion mark as government plans massive new borrowing
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman tax revenue expected to cross trillion mark later than forecast as growth stalls German tax revenue now expected to hit the trillion-euro milestone later than previously forecast, as weaker …
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Southwest CDU Approves Coalition Agreement with Greens for Baden-Württemberg Government
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU Approves Coalition Agreement with Greens in Baden-Württemberg Southwest CDU delegates approve a coalition pact with the Greens in Baden-Württemberg, clearing the way for Cem Özdemir to become the state’s …
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Israel to supply Germany with jet fuel, German government confirms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIsrael to Supply Germany with Jet Fuel, Berlin Confirms Talks Germany confirmed on May 6, 2026 it is in talks with Israel to secure jet fuel deliveries to relieve pressure …
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Romania’s pro-European minority government toppled in parliamentary no confidence vote
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoRomania no-confidence vote topples Bolojan government Romania no-confidence vote removes PM Ilie Bolojan after 281 of 464 MPs backed the motion, endangering EU funds, credit rating and prompting a new …
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Germany’s Growth Stalls as Merz Government Fails to Lift Private Investment
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economic growth edges up 0.5% as state spending masks weak private investment German economic growth rose 0.5% in the winter half‑year, supported by government spending and early household consumption, …
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German government moves to cap specialist doctors’ budgets despite 50,000 practices
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman healthcare reform plan draws fire as government moves to cap doctors’ budgets German healthcare reform: proposal to cap physician budgets aims to cut rising costs but experts warn it …
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Sri Lanka Cricket Placed Under Government Control Pending Structural Reforms
by anna walterby anna walterGovernment Takes Administrative Control of Sri Lanka Cricket Amid Reform Drive Govt places Sri Lanka Cricket under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in a temporary takeover to implement …
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Palestine Action proscription challenged as UK government appeals High Court ruling
by anna walterby anna walterUK government appeals High Court ruling on Palestine Action proscription UK government appeals High Court ruling that blocked proscription of Palestine Action, saying judges ignored parliamentary safeguards and constrained authorities. …
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German government spares general sick pay cuts, ties reductions to job loss
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman government revises GKV savings package, drops general sick-pay cut German GKV savings package revised: broad sick-pay cut dropped; reductions only if employment ends during sick pay. Sugar levy from …