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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, …

China exports to Europe surge, threatening key industries and jobs Rising exports from China to Europe are outpacing EU shipments and pressuring manufacturers across the bloc, from automakers to energy-equipment …

Remote work, not AI, linked to lower entry-level hiring in two studies Two studies suggest remote work, not AI, is reducing entry-level hiring. Experts assess causes and employer steps to …

US jobs report sparks Wall Street sell-off as rate fears resurface Strong US jobs report reignites rate fears and triggers a Wall Street sell-off, with tech and semiconductors leading declines …