Delivery Hero takeover sparks bidding war as Uber and Prosus vie for control Delivery Hero takeover battle intensifies after founder steps down; Uber and Prosus both seek stakes in the …
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Politics
BAföG Increase Uncertain as German Government Cites Funding Caveat
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman government leaves BAföG increase uncertain ahead of July reform Government says BAföG increase is ‘subject to financing’ as internal talks continue; ministry expects reform in July but benefit rise …
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Business
Health insurance contributions set to increase in 2027, German employers warn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHealth insurance contributions 2027 expected to rise, employers warn German employer association says health insurance contributions 2027 will increase despite government assurances, proposing practice fees and sick-pay cuts. Germany’s main …
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Business
ADAC approves membership fee increase effective January 1 2027
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerADAC membership fee increase to take effect Jan. 1, 2027 as club cites rising costs ADAC membership fee increase raises individual tariffs €10–€35 from Jan 1, 2027; club cites higher …
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Politics
German pension commission denies report recommending stepwise retirement age increase to 70
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s pension debate intensifies as report on a proposed pension age of 70 is denied Media report sparks debate as Germany’s pension commission denies recommending a pension age of 70; …
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Business
Verdi launches nationwide retail warning strikes demanding 7% pay increase
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman retail strikes draw more than 5,000 participants as Verdi demands 7% pay rise Over 5,000 workers joined German retail strikes as Verdi demands a 7% wage increase (min €225). …
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Business
UniCredit shareholders approve €6.7 billion capital increase to launch Commerzbank takeover
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances after shareholders approve €6.7bn capital increase UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances as shareholders approve a €6.7bn capital increase. Formal offer due May 5, 2026; shareholders …
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Gianni Infantino Faces Backlash as FIFA Boosts World Cup Payouts and Debates Payments to Association Chiefs Gianni Infantino and FIFA face criticism as the federation raises 2026 World Cup payouts …
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Business
VAT increase could raise nearly €50 billion as government weighs plan
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Considers VAT Increase as Quick Fix to Close Budget Gap Government weighs raising VAT to bolster revenues; economists estimate €30–€50bn gain, but experts warn of regressive effects and inflationary …
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Technology
AI coding tools produce more code but increase developer churn, analytics finds
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAI coding productivity surges as acceptance rates mask rising code churn New analytics show AI coding productivity increases accepted code but raises code churn and costs, prompting firms to rethink …