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Energy consultant liability limited by Karlsruhe court in lost subsidy dispute Karlsruhe appeals court rules an energy consultant not liable for missed state subsidies when the contract left the application …

Iran state television censorship sparks public rift between government and IRIB Iran state television censorship row escalates as officials accuse IRIB of cutting presidential remarks on US talks, deepening tensions …

EU emissions trading reform keeps climate targets but shifts costs toward industry, cuts state revenue EU emissions trading reform keeps climate goals intact while extending free allowances and cutting state …

US Begins Process to Remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List After Ankara Meeting The US has formally begun removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a …

Palmyra’s Fragile Recovery: Ruins, Tourism and the Long Road to Clearing Mines Palmyra struggles to rebuild after Islamic State attacks and years of conflict, with residents and heritage experts urging …

AfD party congress in Erfurt warns of ‘state bankruptcy’ and pledges sweeping economic overhaul At the AfD party congress in Erfurt, leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla framed Germany as …

Germany’s state investments rise to €147.5 billion as equipment spending soars Germany’s state investments rose 12.3% to €147.5bn, driven by a near‑48% surge in equipment spending; analysts warn special funds …

German state investments surge to €147.5bn in 2025 as equipment and defence spending jump German state investments rose to €147.5 billion in 2025, up 12.3% from 2024, driven by a …

Early 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. …