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Union Split Over Sunday Openings as Coalition Proposes Extended Retail Hours Germany’s coalition reform sparks debate over Sunday openings, pitting the Union’s economic wing against its labor faction over workers’ …

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 …

German auto industry rocked as Mercedes workers stage mass protests and VW restructuring looms Mercedes mass protests and looming VW cuts put the German auto industry under pressure as unions …

Birth registration in Cameroon rises after UNICEF-backed push, but gaps remain Birth registration in Cameroon improves after UNICEF campaign; digital systems and outreach registered thousands, but legal and social barriers …

Mercedes protest at Sindelfingen draws 10,000 as workers oppose Mercedes cost-cutting plans Mercedes protest erupts at Sindelfingen as 10,000 workers join IG Metall actions against cost-cutting, remote-work rollbacks and potential …

Over 900 Arrested as Antimigrant Protests Sweep South Africa Antimigrant protests in South Africa on June 30, 2026, resulted in more than 900 arrests, scattered looting and at least one …

Business Insolvencies in Germany Rise Sharply as Rescue Rates Plummet Business insolvencies in Germany are rising as rescue rates fall; administrators warn of growing large-company failures and weakened investor appetite. …

Thousands protest Czech public broadcasting reform as government moves to end licence fees Thousands across Czech cities protested a government bill to end licence fees and shift funding of public …

German 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). …