German bridge maintenance crisis deepens as aging structures force unplanned closures Germany faces mounting costs and disruptions as bridge maintenance backlog deepens; experts call for preventive, continuous repair to avoid …
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Outpatient budget caps in Germany threaten to shift care to hospitals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s outpatient care budget cap sparks warnings of longer waits and higher costs Germany’s outpatient care budget cap is reshaping ambulatory services, shifting cases to hospitals, lengthening waits and increasing …
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Wadephul urges rapid shift to renewables after Strait of Hormuz blockade
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWadephul Calls for Accelerated Shift to Renewable Energy After Strait of Hormuz Blockade Wadephul urges faster shift to renewable energy after Strait of Hormuz blockade; rejects new fuel rebates and …
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Netflix announces revenue and profit gains while shares tumble after reporting shift
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNetflix posts profit and revenue gains as it limits popularity reporting to once a year, but shares slide after guidance miss Netflix posts quarterly revenue and profit growth but will …
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German chemical-pharmaceutical industry records 3% H1 production decline as investments shift abroad
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman chemical-pharmaceutical industry production drops 3% in H1 2026 as investments slump German chemical-pharmaceutical industry production fell 3% in the first half of 2026, with revenue down to €106 billion …
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Industry and unions urge Germany to shift climate neutrality deadline to 2050
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIndustry and unions urge shift in German climate neutrality target to 2050 Industry leaders and unions call to move the German climate neutrality target from 2045 to the EU’s 2050 …
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Rudi Garcia’s Belgium Gamble: Coach Under Pressure After Mixed World Cup Display Rudi Garcia leads Belgium into a pivotal World Cup moment, but his tactics and team form have sparked …
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Business
Unemployment benefits drive early retirements as advisers shift costs to the state
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEarly retirement by claiming unemployment: how some Germans game the system Many older workers are using unemployment benefits as a route to early retirement, raising questions about costs and ethics. …
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Politics
SPD approves pension commission package, signals pragmatic shift ahead of elections
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSPD pension reform: Party signals shift as commission backs higher contributions and phase‑out of early retirement SPD pension reform heats up as commission backs higher contributions and ending early retirement; …
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Politics
Iranian regime’s rising assertiveness signals strategic shift in Middle East war
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIranian Regime Confidence Rises Amid Chaotic Cross-Border Strikes and Fleeting Ceasefires Rising Iranian regime confidence reshapes a volatile regional conflict marked by intermittent strikes, aborted U.S. threats, brief ceasefires and …