Monopolkommission urges overhaul of industrial electricity price relief in Germany Monopolkommission calls for streamlining of industrial electricity price relief in Germany, warning that the subsidy patchwork weakens competition and efficiency. …
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German industrial production rises 0.9% in May as auto sector jumps 3.6%
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in May, Autos Lead Recovery German industrial production rose 0.9% month-on-month in May 2026, driven largely by a 3.6% jump in the automotive sector, the …
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EU lifts tariffs on US industrial goods and lobster under Trump deal
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU-US tariff deal: Tariff-free entry for US industrial goods and lobster from July 1, 2026 EU-US tariff deal takes effect July 1, 2026. EU lifts duties on US industrial goods …
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ASML warns Europe will lose semiconductor leadership without stronger industrial policy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerASML’s EUV Dominance Tests Europe’s Chip Strategy ASML’s EUV lithography dominance underpins global chip production; CEO Christophe Fouquet urges Europe to build demand and strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem. ASML has …
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World
Russian strikes kill two across Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian industrial sites
by anna walterby anna walterRussian attacks on Ukraine kill two as Kyiv strikes back at Russian targets Russian attacks on Ukraine killed two people and wounded more than 20, while Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes inside …
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European industrial policy criticized, leaders urged to form coalitions of the willing
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean industrial policy debate sharpens as economists push debt‑funded measures European industrial policy debate intensifies as economists back debt-funded measures; Europe of the willing coalitions are offered as a pragmatic …
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Politics
European Parliament approves temporary removal of tariffs on US industrial goods
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU lifts tariffs on US industrial goods after European Parliament vote, Council expected to ratify before July 4 EU tariffs on US industrial goods will be temporarily removed under a …
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German coalition faces calls to announce targeted reforms as industrial job losses mount
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman coalition economic reforms stall after meeting with social partners Coalition talks with unions and employers end without concrete German coalition economic reforms; leaders face rising job losses, soaring social …
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Industrial electricity price permits German industry temporary double subsidies under EU rules
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany to allow double support as industrial electricity price applied alongside existing compensation Germany will let energy‑intensive industries combine the new industrial electricity price with existing electricity price compensation, temporarily …
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Chancellor convenes social partners to seek reform consensus amid industrial crisis
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSocial partner dialogue exposes deep rifts over Germany’s reform agenda Social partner dialogue in Berlin on June 10, 2026 pits government, unions and employers against each other over reform demands …