Essential Insurance Coverage for Homeowners and Renters in Germany
This article explains the different types of insurance needed in Germany to protect against water damage, emphasizing the importance of building insurance for owners and homeowners insurance for renters. Liability insurance is also highlighted to cover damages caused to others.
Essential Insurance Coverage for Homeowners and Renters in Germany
This article explains the different types of insurance needed in Germany to protect against water damage, emphasizing the importance of building insurance for owners and homeowners insurance for renters. Liability insurance is also highlighted to cover damages caused to others.
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36% Bias Score
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
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48% Bias Score
dm's Online Pharmacy Entry Shakes Up German Pharmaceutical Market
dm, a German drugstore chain, plans to launch an online pharmacy for non-prescription drugs, creating competition for existing pharmacies and causing share prices of competitors to fall; the company may also expand into telemedicine and in-store vaccinations.
dm's Online Pharmacy Entry Shakes Up German Pharmaceutical Market
dm, a German drugstore chain, plans to launch an online pharmacy for non-prescription drugs, creating competition for existing pharmacies and causing share prices of competitors to fall; the company may also expand into telemedicine and in-store vaccinations.
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44% Bias Score
US Inflation Rises, Trump's Return Poses Challenge to Fed
US inflation edged up to 2.7 percent in November, exceeding the Fed's 2 percent target, while the return of Donald Trump to the presidency poses potential challenges to the Fed's independence and interest rate policies.
US Inflation Rises, Trump's Return Poses Challenge to Fed
US inflation edged up to 2.7 percent in November, exceeding the Fed's 2 percent target, while the return of Donald Trump to the presidency poses potential challenges to the Fed's independence and interest rate policies.
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36% Bias Score
2025 German Labor Market: Increased Employer Power and Uncertainties
The German job market in 2025 will see increased employer power, particularly in sectors like automotive and chemistry, impacting job seekers' efforts. However, some fields, like engineering and IT, will remain strong. A minimum wage increase and impending pay transparency aim to address inequalitie...
2025 German Labor Market: Increased Employer Power and Uncertainties
The German job market in 2025 will see increased employer power, particularly in sectors like automotive and chemistry, impacting job seekers' efforts. However, some fields, like engineering and IT, will remain strong. A minimum wage increase and impending pay transparency aim to address inequalitie...
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44% Bias Score
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
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52% Bias Score
Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Talks Fail; Strike Threat Looms
After a 23-hour negotiation marathon in Hannover, Volkswagen and IG Metall failed to reach a wage agreement on December 19th, 2024, leaving the future uncertain and with the threat of expanded strikes looming for 2025. Key sticking points include VW's proposed plant closures, 10% pay cut, and reduce...
Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Talks Fail; Strike Threat Looms
After a 23-hour negotiation marathon in Hannover, Volkswagen and IG Metall failed to reach a wage agreement on December 19th, 2024, leaving the future uncertain and with the threat of expanded strikes looming for 2025. Key sticking points include VW's proposed plant closures, 10% pay cut, and reduce...
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36% Bias Score
Unicredit Expands Commerzbank Stake, Increasing Takeover Probability
Unicredit has increased its stake in Commerzbank to 28 percent, raising the likelihood of a takeover bid despite the German government's opposition; this move follows Unicredit's September acquisition of shares after the German government's partial divestment.
Unicredit Expands Commerzbank Stake, Increasing Takeover Probability
Unicredit has increased its stake in Commerzbank to 28 percent, raising the likelihood of a takeover bid despite the German government's opposition; this move follows Unicredit's September acquisition of shares after the German government's partial divestment.
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64% Bias Score
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
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52% Bias Score
German Mobile Data Consumption Surges 25-30% in 2024
German mobile network operators reported a significant surge in data consumption in 2024, with Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica recording increases of 30%, 27%, and 25% respectively, driven by increased streaming, social media use, and data-based communication; however, traditional phone calls decr...
German Mobile Data Consumption Surges 25-30% in 2024
German mobile network operators reported a significant surge in data consumption in 2024, with Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica recording increases of 30%, 27%, and 25% respectively, driven by increased streaming, social media use, and data-based communication; however, traditional phone calls decr...
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36% Bias Score
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Amidst Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector employees begin January 24th, with potential warning strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and union demands for an 8 percent pay raise (minimum 350 euros/month), potentially disrupting essential services.
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Amidst Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector employees begin January 24th, with potential warning strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and union demands for an 8 percent pay raise (minimum 350 euros/month), potentially disrupting essential services.
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40% Bias Score
Munich's Mounting Debt Amidst Record Revenues
Munich's debt is rising despite record revenues, reaching 326 million euros for interest and repayment alone; a new 70-million-euro housing project and upcoming IAA events further strain the budget.
Munich's Mounting Debt Amidst Record Revenues
Munich's debt is rising despite record revenues, reaching 326 million euros for interest and repayment alone; a new 70-million-euro housing project and upcoming IAA events further strain the budget.
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52% Bias Score