Scandinavianize the German welfare state: Lessons from Nordic reforms and funded pensions Proposals to Scandinavianize the German welfare state draw on Nordic models that combined funded pensions, active labour-market policies …
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German Defence Ministry confirms no cuts to Landeskommandos after state leaders’ warnings
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman defence ministry denies plan to abolish Landeskommandos amid state protests Government says it will not abolish Landeskommandos; Bavarian and Baden-WĂĽrttemberg leaders warn cuts would weaken civil-military coordination. The German …
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Business
HVO 100 promoted by State Secretary Hirte as pragmatic route to 2045 climate neutrality
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerHVO 100 Choice: German State Secretary Says Renewable Diesel Can Reduce CO2 by 90% State secretary says HVO 100 in his official diesel can cut CO2, cites BMW pilot and …
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World
Hezbollah faces growing calls to disarm as Lebanese rivals seek state control
by anna walterby anna walterHezbollah Clash Reshapes Lebanon’s Political Movements and National Power Balance Hezbollah’s conflict with Israel forces a reordering of Lebanon’s political movements, deepening sectarian divides and reigniting debates over disarmament. Hezbollah’s …
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Business
DIW Downgrades 2026 Forecast, Says Germany in Recession, Urges State Investment
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerDIW Downgrades Forecast as German Economy Falls into Recession DIW trims 2026 outlook and declares the German economy in recession; policymakers must boost public investment, increase fiscal support and structural …
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Technology
IBM Accused of Hiding Decade of Foreign State Hacks in Whistleblower Suit
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzWhistleblower Alleges Decade-Long IBM Breach and Cover-Up in Unsealed Lawsuit Former IBM threat-intel VP alleges IBM breach by APT10 from 2013-2016 and a company cover-up; unsealed 2020 lawsuit renews scrutiny …
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Politics
Germany’s Self-Determination Act sparks state push to curb alleged abuses
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Self-Determination Act Draws State Pushback Over Alleged Misuse and Legal Gaps German states move to amend the Self-Determination Act amid concerns about misuse, access to women-only spaces, and legal …
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World
IRGC launches ground strikes on separatist bases in northern Iraq, state media says
by anna walterby anna walterIRGC attacks separatists in northern Iraq, Tehran state media reports IRGC attacks separatists in northern Iraq, state media say, as Tehran reports strikes on rebel bases; locations remain unspecified amid …
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Business
Health finance reform reveals privately insured BĂĽrgergeld recipients shift costs to members and state
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman health finances under scrutiny as privately insured shoulder costs for BĂĽrgergeld recipients Nina Warken warns German health finances are strained as privately insured members and state funds absorb higher …
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Indian university graduates face mass unemployment, State of Working India 2026 reveals
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerIndia’s graduate unemployment deepens as Noida delivery riders expose the human toll India’s graduate unemployment is stark as a new study finds most university graduates fail to secure stable work, …