German producer prices rise 2.2% in May as oil-driven energy costs push input prices higher German producer prices rose 2.2% year‑on‑year in May, driven by a jump in energy costs …
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CDU Debates Flexible Majorities and Minority Government Amid AfD Rise
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU minority government debate intensifies as Stecker and Amthor clash over AfD cooperation Debate over a CDU minority government intensifies as Christian Stecker urges flexible majorities while Philipp Amthor warns …
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German exports rise for third straight month in April despite Iran conflict
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman exports rise for a third straight month as April shipments climb German exports rose 0.9% in April 2026 to €136.6bn, with EU and US demand supporting gains despite geopolitical …
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German automakers post Q1 revenue drop while US and Japanese rivals rise
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman automakers suffer 4.3% Q1 revenue drop as US and Japanese rivals gain ground, EY analysis shows EY analysis: German automakers recorded a 4.3% revenue decline in Q1 2026 while …
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Corporate concentration study reveals century-long global rise in revenues
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGlobal business concentration has risen since 1900, new study finds New research traces business concentration since 1900, finding revenues, profits and capital increasingly clustered in a few firms across ten …
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Millionaires in Germany rise 11% in 2025 to 1.78 million, Capgemini reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMillionaires in Germany Jump to 1.78 Million in 2025, Capgemini Report Shows Capgemini: 1.78 million millionaires in Germany in 2025, up 11.1% as wealthy holdings hit $7.1T. Report cites stock …
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German health insurers warn contributions may rise despite Warken’s savings law
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Health Insurance Contributions Under Threat Despite Q1 Surpluses German health insurers posted Q1 surpluses but warn of rising health insurance contributions as costs climb and political disputes threaten Warken’s …
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Berlin extremists rise to 9,720 as report reveals surge in left-wing attacks
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoExtremists in Berlin Rise to 9,720, Report Links Eco‑Anarchism and Online Recruitment Verfassungsschutz: extremists in Berlin rose to 9,720 in 2025, driven by left‑wing eco‑anarchism, online Islamist recruitment and violent …
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BAföG reform stalls as living costs rise and students seek alternatives
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBAföG reform in doubt as politicians signal funding limits Uncertainty over the BAföG reform leaves students facing rising rents; lawmakers debate cuts while loans, scholarships and education funds become options. …
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German Insolvency Crisis Deepens as Corporate Failures Rise Nationwide
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBusiness Insolvencies in Germany Rise Sharply as Rescue Rates Plummet Business insolvencies in Germany are rising as rescue rates fall; administrators warn of growing large-company failures and weakened investor appetite. …