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In Berlin, the Federal Audit Office once again criticized the Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund in May 2026 for its high expenditures […]

In Germany, many self-employed individuals find themselves in a critical situation in April 2026. 20.6 percent face acute fears regarding

In 2026, Germany and Europe are experiencing a new phase of weakness in the energy transition, as wind power, photovoltaics,

In the second half of 2026, Hamburg will introduce—for the first time—a new allocation procedure for large-scale electricity connections. This

It marks the lowest level in over ten years: only 206,600 apartments were built in Germany last year, as reported

In Germany, the number of employed persons declined significantly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, approximately

In the autumn of 2026, Varta will cease the production of rechargeable button cells at Varta Micro Production GmbH in

Thyssenkrupp is closing its U.S. plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, by the end of March 2027 at the latest. With

The Expert Council on Climate Issues has issued a scathing verdict on Germany’s climate policy. The oversight body has rejected

In 2024—for the third consecutive year—wealthy nations collectively contributed more than $100 billion toward climate protection in poorer countries. However,

In May 2026, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is exploring the acquisition of a VW plant or a facility

In Berlin, the decay of Germany’s infrastructure is now manifesting in drastic consequences: the Technical University was forced to abruptly

In Bavaria, concerns regarding gas extraction are stalling the development of several domestic deposits—even though Germany continues to require gas

In 2026, Germany is experiencing a deep political deadlock, despite months of promises from the government and political parties to

For years, Russia has been pushing for the construction of a new pipeline to China in order to supply its