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German social state reform must simplify benefits and protect lower‑middle incomes, says Cremer Cremer calls for German social state reform to simplify benefits, protect lower‑middle incomes and shore up pensions …

Volkswagen job cuts could reach 50,000 as CEO signals broad cost reset Volkswagen job cuts: CEO Oliver Blume told staff that up to 50,000 additional roles could be eliminated by …

AfD Saxony-Anhalt unveils hardline ‘Sofortprogramm’ at Magdeburg conference AfD Saxony-Anhalt unveils a ten-point ‘Sofortprogramm’ in Magdeburg, promising deportations, school changes and funding cuts ahead of the Sept 6 state election. …

AMLA marks first anniversary in Frankfurt as EU steps up fight against money laundering AMLA’s first year in Frankfurt under Bruna Szego targets EU-wide money laundering reform, staffing surge and …

Volkswagen savings plan sparks political and union backlash as board unveils “Zielbild 2030” Lower Saxony and unions demand clarity after Volkswagen presents a 12-point savings plan, proposing drastic model and …

Volkswagen layoffs unconfirmed as supervisory board receives 12-point transformation plan Volkswagen layoffs unconfirmed after supervisory board meeting; company presents 12-step plan and 2030 strategy while unions demand answers amid protests. …

Volkswagen restructuring stalls as supervisory board delays decisions on plant closures and job cuts Volkswagen restructuring faces a pause after the supervisory board on Thursday, July 9, 2026, declined to …

Zalando Erfurt logistics centre closure secures multi-million euro social plan for 2,100 workers Zalando Erfurt logistics centre closure: a court-ordered settlement delivers a multi-million euro social plan and severance for …

Berlin blackout report urges 10-day resilience goal after January power attack A 49-page expert report on the Berlin blackout urges the city to prepare to endure up to ten days …