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Germany’s SPD Rebukes Foreign Minister Wadephul Over EU Talks on Illegal Israeli Settlements German SPD lawmakers publicly criticized Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) after EU foreign ministers met in Brussels …

German Bundestag set to vote on contribution rate stabilization law Court clears way for vote on the contribution rate stabilization law as lawmakers clash over fiscal consolidation, social spending and …

German Constitutional Court rejects opposition bids, clearing way for Bundestag votes German Constitutional Court rejects opposition emergency appeals, clearing path for Bundestag votes on the Kassen‑Spargesetz and Heizungsgesetz on July …

UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances as shareholders tender 17.6% by July 3 UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances after 17.6% of shares were tendered by July 3, raising UniCredit’s holding above …

Germany’s Commission Backs Swedish-Style Pension Fund to Supplement State System Federal commission backs a Swedish-style pension fund to supplement Germany’s state pension, proposing a capital-funded add-on and reforms starting 2028. …

Armenia arrests opposition politicians amid post-election dispute Armenia arrests opposition politicians after June 7 parliamentary vote; candidates from Strong Armenia detained on vote‑buying charges amid criticism of selective justice. In …

Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank ignites political clash and integration concerns Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank triggers political pushback and raises IT, cultural and shareholder challenges over Germany’s mid‑market banking future. The …

Kurzarbeit cuts 133 million working hours in Germany in 2025 Kurzarbeit in Germany cut 133 million working hours in 2025, up from 124 million the year before, according to a …