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Left leader urges government to strengthen statutory pension with Austrian-style model Ines Schwerdtner urges boosting Germany’s statutory pension with an Austrian-style contribution system to raise benefits and include self-employed now. …

German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …

EU energy dependence remains at 57% despite surge in renewables EU energy dependence stays at 57% as renewables grow, but slower electrification and falling domestic fossil output keep import needs …

Surge in Furnished Rentals Reshapes German City Markets, IfW GREIX Data Shows IfW GREIX data finds furnished rentals in German cities have more than tripled since 2015 while regular listings …

KölnRheinRuhr Olympic bid wins referendum with 66% approval despite counting delays and quorum setbacks KölnRheinRuhr Olympic bid wins 66% approval in regional referendum; Cologne counting delays and Herten quorum failure …

Strait of Hormuz Reports Spark Oil Rally and Shake Global Markets Rising reports that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again drove a sharp jump in Brent crude and …

Bulgarian parliamentary election exit polls show Rumen Radev alliance leading near 39% Exit polls in the Bulgarian parliamentary election show Rumen Radev’s Progressives Bulgaria near 39%, amid vote-buying arrests, EU …

Union and AfD neck-and-neck in Bundestag polls as SPD and FDP lag Bundestag polls show the Union and AfD tied near 25% while SPD, FDP and several smaller parties remain …

IMF growth forecast trims global outlook; Germany 2026 growth cut to 0.8% amid Iran conflict IMF growth forecast lowers global expansion to 3.1% and cuts Germany’s 2026 GDP outlook to …