German pension commission confronts heated coalition split over reform plans Germany’s pension commission faces a test as lawmakers and experts clash over reforms to stabilize retirement finances, with the pension …
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Technology
SpaceX seeks record-breaking IPO to raise $80 billion, targets $2 trillion valuation
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzSpaceX IPO Could Seek $80 Billion Raise and Valuation Above $2 Trillion, Bloomberg Reports SpaceX IPO may raise up to $80 billion and seek a valuation above $2 trillion, potentially …
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Business
Lufthansa announces June option exercise to raise ITA stake to 90 percent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa takeover of ITA: Group to raise stake to 90% in June by exercising €325m option Lufthansa will boost its holding in Italian carrier ITA to 90% in June as …
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Politics
Caritas warns proposed care reform will raise costs for patients and families
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCaritas warns care insurance reform could raise costs for care-dependent people Caritas warns Germany’s care insurance reform could raise costs for care-dependent people and families, urging protections for co-payments and …
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Business
Wolters Kluwer warns AI threatens its business model as investors raise concerns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWolters Kluwer faces investor unease as CEO Stacey Caywood pledges trusted specialist content and cautious AI expansion after acquiring Berlin legaltech Libra Wolters Kluwer faces investor unease as CEO Stacey …
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Politics
Germany adopts sugar tax for 2028 to raise €450 million annually
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTrump skeptical of Iranian offer that sidelines atom program in Iran nuclear talks U.S. President Donald Trump expressed doubts about a recent Iranian proposal that appears to exclude its atomic …
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Politics
Union backs SPD plan to raise federal funding for Bürgergeld health contributions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Debates Increased Federal Support for Bürgergeld Health Insurance Funding Federal plan to raise the government’s flat-rate contribution toward Bürgergeld health insurance could reduce GKV costs, but faces budget and …
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Technology
Snabbit poised to raise $50 million at $400 million valuation
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzSnabbit funding round seen near $50–55M as Bengaluru instant house-help startup nears $400M valuation Snabbit funding poised to close at roughly $50–55 million, valuing the Bengaluru instant house-help startup at …
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Business
VAT increase could raise nearly €50 billion as government weighs plan
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Considers VAT Increase as Quick Fix to Close Budget Gap Government weighs raising VAT to bolster revenues; economists estimate €30–€50bn gain, but experts warn of regressive effects and inflationary …
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Health
AI mental health chatbots raise ethical concerns about children’s development and equity
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerExperts Warn on Risks of AI Mental Health Chatbots for Children Researchers warn AI mental health chatbots for children may harm development, worsen inequity, and require urgent regulation and developer …