Labor

US tariffs imposed on 60 partners over forced‑labor concerns draw global criticism US tariffs: Washington imposes 10-12.5% duties on imports from about 60 partners over forced‑labor concerns, drawing criticism from …

Trump announces new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners Trump unveils 10% and 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 partners, citing forced-labor concerns under Section …

Median wage in Germany rises 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217, Bundesagentur reports Median wage in Germany rose 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217 gross monthly, outpacing inflation; regional gaps and education …

BYD Zhengzhou factory exposes scale and strains of China’s export-driven production model Satellite imagery shows BYD Zhengzhou factory spans roughly 50 km², highlighting rapid expansion and mounting scrutiny over worker …

Germany growth package faces pivotal test as coalition meets at Chancellery German coalition meets today to decide a comprehensive Germany growth package of tax, labour and social reforms as negotiators …

Germany’s competitiveness questioned after Merz praises national team post-World Cup exit Germany’s competitiveness faces scrutiny after Merz praised the national team post-World Cup exit, fueling demands for tax cuts and …

German labor market softens as ifo employment barometer falls to 92.3 ifo employment barometer drops to 92.3 in June as the German labor market weakens; industry and retail plan layoffs …

Germany news roundup: Merz and Bas pledge full implementation of pension commission proposals Germany news roundup: Merz and Bas pledge to adopt pension commission proposals as heatwave warnings arrive, while …

Working time law reform: CDU rejects ministry draft proposing flexible weekly hours Germany’s coalition faces a setback as the CDU dismisses a circulated draft for the working time law reform, …