Chinese acquisitions of German patents surge: Study finds more than 11,300 transferred since 2000 Study: Chinese acquisitions of German patents top 11,300 since 2000, prompting concern as Germany’s global patent …
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BDI warns federal government national plastic levy will harm recycling investments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman industry lobby urges government to drop proposed German plastic levy over recycling and competitiveness concerns BDI urges Berlin to reject a German plastic levy, arguing it will not improve …
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Achim Truger rejects hard social reforms, warns against pension and care cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAchim Truger Rejects Calls for Sweeping Social Reforms, Warns Against Pension and Care Cuts Achim Truger rejects recent calls for sweeping social reforms from the Council of Economic Experts, saying …
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Germany warns social security shortfall as citizens reluctant to have children
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s demographic crisis: State increasingly depends on children as births fall Germany’s demographic crisis deepens as policymakers rely on higher birth rates to sustain pensions and social insurance, while many …
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German unemployment falls below three million as agency warns no turnaround
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman labor market shows mixed signals as May 2026 unemployment dips below three million May 2026: Germany’s labor market posts a tentative improvement as unemployment falls to 2.95 million, but …
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Mouratoglou Warns French Open Weather Could Upend Tournament Patrick Mouratoglou says extreme heat and humidity at Roland Garros could reshape matches and favor night sessions, potentially producing big upsets at …
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German chemical industry records 2% Q1 rise but warns recovery fragile
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman chemical industry sees short-term boost as Iran war triggers precautionary orders German chemical industry posts modest Q1 2026 lift as production and sales rise 2% q/q amid Iran war-driven …
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UAE Business Leader Badr Jafar Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Trade Hub Status Badr Jafar says Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted UAE ports and energy exports, forcing reroutes to …
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US munitions stockpiles need at least two years to rebuild, CSIS warns
by anna walterby anna walterUS munitions stockpiles face years-long rebuild, CSIS finds CSIS warns US munitions stockpiles will take years to rebuild after the Iran war, citing production bottlenecks, allied demands and paused sales. …
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Milburn report warns youth unemployment in the UK nears one million, raising alarm over a ‘lost generation’ Milburn report warns youth unemployment in the UK nears one million, projecting 1.25m …