Germany’s rising interest costs squeeze federal budget as bond yields climb Germany’s rising interest costs are forcing higher debt service bills, cutting fiscal space and complicating plans to borrow €200bn …
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Business
DGB congress faces criticism for prioritizing social spending over industry competitiveness
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDGB congress opens amid sharp debate over profits, industry decline and union strategy At the DGB congress, Germany’s largest trade union federation, delegates opened a debate over whether a profit-focused …
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Business
IMF warns war-driven defense spending offers limited lift to global economy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF Warns of Rising Economic Cost of War as Global Inflation and Supply Risks Grow Global finance watchdog flags higher prices, strained supply chains and fiscal pressures from conflicts in …
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Politics
Germany’s 2027 Budget Announces Higher Borrowing to Boost Defense Spending
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman federal budget 2027 calls for €196.5bn new borrowing to boost defence German federal budget 2027 proposes higher borrowing to finance a sharp rise in defence spending: €110.8bn net core …
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Politics
German budget 2027 outlines sharp defence spending rise and bigger borrowing
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCabinet Sets Framework for German Federal Budget 2027 as Defence and Debt Rise Cabinet sets framework for German federal budget 2027: higher spending and defence outlays, new levies and larger …
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World
Global military spending rises for 11th consecutive year, SIPRI reports
by anna walterby anna walterGlobal military spending rises for 11th year, SIPRI says SIPRI’s April 28, 2026 report finds global military spending rose for an 11th consecutive year, highlighting open-data limits and regional drivers …
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Meta layoffs to cut about 8,000 jobs as company prioritizes AI spending Meta layoffs will cut roughly 8,000 jobs as the company reshapes to fund large AI infrastructure spending; about …
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Business
European defense spending will not create tech hubs, Oliver Coste warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean defense spending debate shifts to labor rules as route to tech-led capacity At a Berlin conference, experts debate European defense spending, growth effects and proposals to loosen dismissal rules …