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German coronavirus economic aid preserved 140,000 firms and 280,000 jobs, ZEW says ZEW concludes German coronavirus economic aid saved about 140,000 companies and 280,000 jobs, urging targeted future support and …

Volkswagen savings plans trigger nationwide IG Metall action day ahead of supervisory board meeting IG Metall has called a nationwide action day to protest Volkswagen savings plans, organizing demonstrations at …

Microsoft layoffs: 4,800 jobs cut worldwide as Xbox to shed 3,200 roles Microsoft layoffs: Company will cut 4,800 positions globally, mostly in Xbox where 3,200 roles will go; 1,600 cuts …

Germany unveils “Program for Upswing and Employment” with tax, labour and pension reforms Chancellor Merz on July 2, 2026, presented the Program for Upswing and Employment, a package of more …

Capital-funded pension plan sparks heated economic debate in Germany Germany’s pension commission has proposed a capital-funded pension element, prompting warnings from economists that a capital-funded pension could slow growth and …

VW restructuring threatens German plants as states and unions dig in German states, unions and automakers clash over VW restructuring plans that could target Neckarsulm, Zwickau, Hannover and Emden, raising …

Siemens investment in Germany: €300 million to expand Frankfurt plants and build Offenbach supplier Siemens investment in Germany: the technology group will spend €300 million to expand manufacturing in Frankfurt …

Tesla to raise output at Grünheide plant to 7,500 cars/week, creating 3,500 jobs Tesla to raise output at its Grünheide plant to 7,500 cars/week in Oct 2026, adding 1,000 jobs; …

Record surge in renewable energy jobs in Germany hits 436,000 in 2025, study warns reforms could cost positions Bertelsmann study finds renewable energy jobs in Germany reached 436,000 in 2025, …