Germans choose early retirement in growing numbers as 2024 departures surge Germans increasingly choose early retirement: 2024 saw nearly 900,000 retirements, many leaving before standard age. Effects on pensions and …
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KNDS Unveils Franco-German Tank and Artillery Concepts, Vows to Double Workforce
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKNDS Germany to double workforce, add factories as tank production scales amid €33.1bn backlog KNDS Germany will double its domestic workforce and expand factories as it ramps up tank and …
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Swiss voters reject population cap, preserve workforce access and EU ties
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSwiss population cap rejected in referendum, easing economic and EU integration concerns Swiss voters rejected the Swiss population cap in a June 14, 2026 referendum, a result that government and …
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Germany’s Ehegattensplitting reform urged to increase women’s workforce participation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEhegattensplitting reform gains momentum as economists urge limited realsplitting to boost female employment Ehegattensplitting reform is at the centre of a renewed debate in Germany as economists propose capping spousal …
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TSMC Dresden construction advances rapidly as workforce set to exceed 5,000
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzDresden chip factory construction accelerates as workforce set to exceed 5,000 this summer Construction at the Dresden chip factory near the airport is speeding up, with 1,200 workers currently on …
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AI forces Germany to rethink labor protections and workforce strategy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany at a Turning Point for Artificial Intelligence Adoption Germany faces a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence reshapes work, business and public policy. Artificial intelligence is driving large investments, speeding …
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Redwood Materials cuts roughly 10% of workforce to scale energy storage
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzRedwood Materials layoffs impact roughly 135 employees as company refocuses on energy storage Redwood Materials layoffs: the battery recycler cut about 135 roles—around 10% of staff—to streamline operations and accelerate …