Caritas 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 MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerWolters 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 BĂĽrgergeld health contributions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Debates Increased Federal Support for BĂĽrgergeld Health Insurance Funding Federal plan to raise the government’s flat-rate contribution toward BĂĽrgergeld 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 MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany 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 …
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Technology
Bouygues, Iliad and Orange raise bid to €20.35bn for SFR
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzConsortium of Bouygues, Iliad and Orange Raises Bid in SFR Sale to €20.35 Billion Bouygues, Iliad and Orange enter exclusive talks to buy SFR, raising their offer to €20.35bn as …
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Politics
Health Minister Nina Warken plans to raise health insurance contribution cap
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoHealth insurance contribution ceiling set to rise in Warken’s savings draft German Health Minister Nina Warken proposes raising the health insurance contribution ceiling to shift more costs to higher earners, …
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World
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 13, raise toll above 2,000
by anna walterby anna walterIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 13 as death toll in Lebanon tops 2,000 Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on April 12, 2026, …