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German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …

Germany moves to expand Sunday openings for bakeries as retailers press for broader rules Government extends bakery Sunday hours; retailers demand wider Sunday openings to revive city centers and match …

New NBER paper finds reform success stronger in rich countries, challenging Olson and offering lessons for Germany New NBER study finds richer countries achieve greater reform success than thought, challenging …

China’s lead in AI-defined vehicles forces Europe to choose a strategic direction China’s lead in AI-defined vehicles reshapes autos. European makers must set a clear AIDV strategy to protect safety, …

Cologne and Düsseldorf Mayors Propose Pilot to Tolerate Micro-Dealing in Supervised Drug Consumption Rooms Cologne and Düsseldorf mayors seek a pilot to tolerate micro-dealing inside supervised drug consumption rooms, citing …

Germany’s shock defeat in UN Security Council election triggers debate over UN payments and political rifts Germany’s historic loss in the UN Security Council election has sparked a fresh dispute …

ZDH president urges pivot to skilled trades as AI transforms the labor market Germany’s ZDH calls for reforms to make skilled trades an attractive, AI‑resilient path for young people amid …

Rail competition in Germany strained by crowded tracks and political resistance Germany’s dense rail network is constraining rail competition in Germany as new operators like Italo and Flixtrain face capacity …

Germany’s Self-Determination Act Draws State Pushback Over Alleged Misuse and Legal Gaps German states move to amend the Self-Determination Act amid concerns about misuse, access to women-only spaces, and legal …