The number of employed people is collapsing – Germany’s labor market continues to lose stability
The German labor market deteriorated further in March 2026. The number of employed persons residing in Germany fell to approximately […]
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Aldi Süd is cutting 1,250 jobs at its headquarters – the digital division will be hit particularly hard by the restructuring
Aldi Süd plans to cut approximately 1,250 jobs at its headquarters in Mülheim an der Ruhr by the end of
ADAC criticizes: Fuel discounts are still not being fully passed on to customers
The ADAC (German Automobile Club) believes that the so-called fuel discount will not be fully passed on to customers. Compared
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Germany pays foreign countries up to 88 cents per kWh for solar power purchased from them
At the end of April 2026, Germany temporarily paid substantial sums to attract foreign countries to purchase surplus solar power
Government refuses to provide information – recipients of state funding for NGOs remain secret
In 2026, the German government plans to again distribute large sums of money to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). However, it remains
Interlübke insolvent: Iran war hits German furniture manufacturer with full force
The furniture manufacturer Interlübke from Rheda-Wiedenbrück filed for insolvency at the end of April 2026 after the Iran-Iraq War significantly
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Industrial electricity price set – fundamental problem of high electricity prices remains unresolved
Following EU approval on April 16, 2026, the German government is introducing an industrial electricity price for the years 2026
OPEC+ countries increase their oil production quota after the surprise withdrawal of the Emirates
Following the United Arab Emirates’ surprise withdrawal from OPEC+, seven leading member countries have increased their oil production quotas. Saudi
Aachen imposes budget freeze – city halts spending due to growing financial shortfall
A spending freeze has been in effect in Aachen since April 2026. The city administration is taking this drastic measure
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Merz complains about hostility – disappointment over broken promises escalates
In Berlin, criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz is intensifying after he complained of public hostility. The conflict stems not only
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Despite the war, Ukraine is pushing ahead with nuclear expansion – electricity production is expected to double
Ukraine plans a massive expansion of its nuclear power capacity in 2026, while the war with Russia continues to threaten
Donald Trump attacks Merz: “He should fix his broken country”
In Washington, Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, declaring that he “should fix his broken
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Trump announces higher tariffs on cars from the EU – Germany particularly affected
Experts say that the additional import tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU announced by US President Donald Trump
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Price wars in the retail sector are driving dairy farms to the brink of ruin
In Baden-Württemberg, the economic situation for many dairy farms will worsen at the end of April 2026. The state farmers’
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Power struggle in the government – the oath of office obviously counts for less than maintaining one’s own power
In Berlin, the power struggle within the federal government is intensifying, while key decisions remain stalled and partisan interests dictate