Germany’s Circular Economy Action Plan Clears Political Rift, Pushes Recycling and Procurement Reforms Draft action plan dated May 21, 2026 sets priorities to speed the shift to a circular economy, …
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Markus Krösche Accepts Responsibility as Eintracht Frankfurt Plans Squad Overhaul and New Coach Hunt Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche admitted full responsibility Tuesday for a season that fell short …
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Gordon Schnieder elected Rhineland-Palatinate premier pledges quiet pragmatic governance
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGordon Schnieder to Become Rhineland-Palatinate Minister‑President After CDU Victory Gordon Schnieder to be elected minister‑president of Rhineland‑Palatinate on May 18, 2026, promising pragmatic, low‑drama governance amid tight finances and a …
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Baden-Württemberg coalition pledges efficiency law ending reporting duties by 2027
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBaden-Württemberg coalition proposes sweeping ‘efficiency law’ to cut bureaucracy Baden-Württemberg coalition plans an efficiency law to let most reporting, documentation and retention duties lapse by Dec 31, 2027, promising administrative …
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Cohere announces acquisition of Aleph Alpha, Schwarz Group pledges €500 million
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCohere acquires Aleph Alpha in late April 2026, creating a transatlantic enterprise AI player Cohere acquires Aleph Alpha in late April 2026, a deal that will give Cohere majority control …
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Merz pledges no cuts to German statutory pensions, pushes three‑pillar reform
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMerz Assures No Cuts as German Pension Reform Debate Intensifies German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged no cuts to the statutory pension while urging a broader rethink of German pension reform …
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FIS President Praises “Exceptional” Season as TV and Social Media Drive Fan Growth FIS president Johan Eliasch says the winter season was “exceptional,” citing expanded TV reach and social media …
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Rumen Radew secures parliamentary majority in Bulgaria and pledges to dismantle oligarchic corruption
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBulgaria election delivers surprise majority for Rumen Radev’s new movement Bulgaria election: Former president Rumen Radev’s newly formed movement won an absolute parliamentary majority, raising hopes for stability and concerns …
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Germany Pledges Naval Support to Secure Free Navigation, Seeks US Involvement
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany offers minehunters and surveillance for multinational maritime security mission Germany commits minehunters, a supply ship and aerial reconnaissance to a maritime security mission; France and Italy also signalled support …
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Germany Pledges Mine‑clearing and Surveillance to Protect Freedom of Navigation, Seeks US Role
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Signals Willingness to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz with Mine-Clearing and Surveillance Germany says it can contribute minehunters, a supply ship and aerial reconnaissance to a multinational effort to …