In the event of a change of Chancellor, resignation or a vote of confidence would be possible options
In light of poor poll numbers for Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz—as well as for the government as a whole—speculation has […]
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Legionella – Why Hot Water Becomes a Problem for Heat Pumps
In Germany, a technical issue regarding heat pumps is currently becoming apparent in many residential buildings. For hygiene reasons, hot
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From a Market Economy to a Subsidized Economy—How the State Is Increasingly Steering the Economy
For years, the German economy has been drifting away from a market-based order and moving deeper into a politically directed
Arson Attack Near Munich: State Security Investigates Political Motivation Following Power Outage
On May 25, 2026, at approximately 3:50 a.m., two power pylons near Garching, near Munich, caught fire. The police are
Merz calls for a fresh start, yet concrete measures fail to materialize
On Wednesday evening in Arnsberg, at a CDU event, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a new departure for Germany.
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BASF Cost-Cutting Program CoreShift – Chemical Giant Plans Further Job Cuts
On May 20, 2026, the chemical group BASF announced the “CoreShift” cost-cutting program in Ludwigshafen, thereby confirming further job cuts
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From Skilled Worker Shortage to Hiring Freeze—Germany’s Labor Market Takes a Turn
In May 2026, Germany is experiencing a distinct shift in its labor market. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4 percent,
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Evosoft Faces Closure – 377 Jobs at Siemens Subsidiary in Franconia at Risk
Siemens subsidiary Evosoft is reportedly set to cease operations. According to media reports, 377 jobs in Nuremberg and Erlangen are
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Green Steel in Crisis – Germany’s Steelworks Struggle to Find Buyers
In Germany, the transformation of the steel industry has stalled because “green steel”—despite planned investments amounting to billions—is finding few
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New Packaging Ordinance Burdens Manufacturers, Retailers, and SMEs with Increased Bureaucracy
Effective August 12, 2026, Brussels is tightening packaging regulations within the EU. At that time, the Packaging and Packaging Waste
Solar Parks on Agricultural Land—Fertile Farmland Could Be Permanently Lost
An Italian soil study from 2022 provides the technical core of the debate surrounding solar farms on agricultural land: after
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Bosch Sacrifices Its Home Market – 22,000 Jobs Cut So the Group Can Survive
In 2026, operating from its base in Gerlingen, Bosch is set to radically restructure its automotive business. Within its Mobility
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British Government Acknowledges Environmental Impact of Wind Turbines and Solar Parks
In the UK, internal government documents reveal significant environmental consequences resulting from the accelerated expansion of wind turbines and solar
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Despite Sanctions – UK Eases Imports of Russian-Origin Kerosene, Diesel, and LNG
On Wednesday, the UK is easing its sanctions rules in London regarding Russian-origin kerosene, diesel, and LNG, as the war
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Loan for China – Germany Funds Environmental Project with €70 Million
On May 19, 2026, Germany and China agreed upon a new environmental financing initiative in Berlin. To this end, the
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