KNDS IPO announced as Germany and France to hold 80% ahead of dual Paris and Frankfurt listing Germany and France to hold 80% of KNDS ahead of KNDS IPO, with …
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Pension commission proposals prompt East German warnings to preserve 48 percent level
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s pension reform proposals ignite sharp debate over future pension level and market-based components Greens demand protected 48% pension level as pension reform proposals provoke divisions over retirement age, capital …
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Business
German corporate insolvencies rise 7.8 percent to 12,900 in first half
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCompany insolvencies in Germany reach highest level since 2013 in H1 2026 Company insolvencies in Germany rose to 12,900 in the first half of 2026, the most since 2013, driving …
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Business
German Pension Commission Recommends Ending 48 Percent Pension Guarantee for Current Retirees
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform panel recommends ending 48% pension guarantee for current retirees A government expert commission has proposed ending the 48% pension guarantee for ongoing pensions, reshaping German pension reform …
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Business
Germany agrees 40 percent stake in KNDS to secure Leopard 2 production
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany to take 40% stake in KNDS to secure Leopard 2 production and defence sovereignty Germany to take a 40% stake in KNDS, securing Leopard 2 production as Berlin prepares …
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Business
Brexit study reveals UK per-capita GDP six to eight percent below projections
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTen Years After Brexit Vote, Britain Faces Lasting Economic Costs and Deep Political Division Ten years after the June 23, 2016 Brexit referendum, new assessments and economic data show persistent …
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Business
Richest 10 percent cause up to $5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRichest ten percent responsible for $1.7–$5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage, study finds Researchers say the richest ten percent cause $1.7–$5.7 trillion in yearly environmental damage, driven largely by biodiversity …
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Business
Chinese researchers develop ultra-black automotive paint that absorbs 99.9 percent of light
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUltra-black paint developed in China absorbs 99.9% of light, promising deeper car finishes A newly developed ultra-black paint that soaks up 99.9% of incoming light could redefine automotive finishes and …
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Business
Richest ten percent cause $1.7–$5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage, study reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStudy: Richest Ten Percent Responsible for Up to US$5.7 Trillion in Annual Environmental Damage Researchers from Leiden and Oxford find the richest ten percent cause disproportionate environmental harm, urging stronger …
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Federal Reserve pauses rates and raises 2026 inflation forecast to 3.6 percent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFederal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate at 3.5–3.75% as Chair Kevin Warsh Announces Reforms Federal Reserve holds policy rate at 3.5–3.75% in a unanimous pause; Chair Kevin Warsh unveils reforms, raises …