AI boom lifts value of world’s 100 largest public companies to $61.9 trillion EY: AI boom pushed the world’s top 100 public companies to $61.9 trillion by end-June, up 18% …
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DGB survey finds 40 percent of German workers doubt working until retirement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFour in Ten German Workers Doubt They Can Work Until Retirement, DGB Survey Finds DGB survey of nearly 28,000 German workers finds 40% doubt they can work until retirement; concerns …
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EU rule on discount claims causes 1–2 percent price increase, study reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU discount regulation linked to higher prices, study finds Study finds EU discount regulation tying advertised cuts to the lowest 30‑day price led to smaller discounts and average price rises …
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Mutti captures 15 percent of German canned tomato market through premium strategy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMutti canned tomatoes surge in Germany as premium strategy pays off Mutti canned tomatoes have captured a growing share of German supermarket shelves, challenging the country’s discount-driven grocery habits with …
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Abgeordnetenhauswahl in Berlin: Left surges to 20% as CDU falls to fourth in new Infratest Dimap poll Poll shows Die Linke leads at 20% ahead of the Abgeordnetenhauswahl in Berlin …
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Renewable energy in Germany reaches record 58 percent of electricity consumption
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRenewable energy supplies record 58% of Germany’s electricity in first half of 2026 Renewable energy supplied 58% of Germany’s electricity in the first half of 2026, marking the highest first-half …
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Renewable energy reaches record 58 percent of Germany’s electricity in H1 2026
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRenewable energy share hits record 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half of 2026 Germany’s renewable energy share reached a record 58% of electricity consumption in Jan–Jun 2026, driven …
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Germany’s state investments surge 12.3 percent driven by arms spending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman state investments surge to €147.5bn in 2025 as equipment and defence spending jump German state investments rose to €147.5 billion in 2025, up 12.3% from 2024, driven by a …
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Politics
DGB unveils alternative pension plan to lift statutory pension to 53 percent
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDGB pension plan challenges government commission with commitment to higher statutory pensions and compulsory workplace schemes DGB pension plan backs higher statutory pensions and mandatory workplace schemes to secure 70-90% …
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DGB calls for 50–53 percent pension level and compulsory workplace pensions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDGB pension reform commission proposes 50–53% pension level and mandatory workplace pensions DGB pension reform urges raising the statutory pension level to 50–53%, introducing mandatory occupational pensions, and funding changes …