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Record German-Polish Trade Amidst Overall Export Decline
German-Polish trade hit a record €90 billion in the first half of 2025, a 5.4% increase, driven by a €2.6 billion rise in German exports to Poland, while overall German exports slightly decreased by 0.1% to €786 billion; however, exports to 29 Eastern European countries increased by 2.2%, reaching €...
Record German-Polish Trade Amidst Overall Export Decline
German-Polish trade hit a record €90 billion in the first half of 2025, a 5.4% increase, driven by a €2.6 billion rise in German exports to Poland, while overall German exports slightly decreased by 0.1% to €786 billion; however, exports to 29 Eastern European countries increased by 2.2%, reaching €...
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40% Bias Score
Top Investor Holdings: US Tech Stocks Remain Dominant
On June 30th, 2025, professional investors managing €87 billion via Universal Investment held five US tech companies among their top ten holdings, demonstrating long-term confidence in established firms despite increased portfolio diversification.
Top Investor Holdings: US Tech Stocks Remain Dominant
On June 30th, 2025, professional investors managing €87 billion via Universal Investment held five US tech companies among their top ten holdings, demonstrating long-term confidence in established firms despite increased portfolio diversification.
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44% Bias Score
German Business Insolvencies Surge 19.2% in July 2024
German business insolvencies rose 19.2% year-on-year in July 2024, the highest increase since October 2024, due to the ongoing economic crisis, high energy costs, and the delayed impact of low interest rates and pandemic aid withdrawal; May saw 2036 insolvencies (up 5.3%), with creditors owed roughl...
German Business Insolvencies Surge 19.2% in July 2024
German business insolvencies rose 19.2% year-on-year in July 2024, the highest increase since October 2024, due to the ongoing economic crisis, high energy costs, and the delayed impact of low interest rates and pandemic aid withdrawal; May saw 2036 insolvencies (up 5.3%), with creditors owed roughl...
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg CDU Criticizes Senate Inaction on Key Issues
The CDU in Hamburg criticizes the SPD-Green Senate's inaction on port development, traffic, and public safety, citing the port's decline from 14th to 23rd globally since 2011, ineffective traffic management, and rising crime rates, while highlighting increased federal funding as an opportunity for i...
Hamburg CDU Criticizes Senate Inaction on Key Issues
The CDU in Hamburg criticizes the SPD-Green Senate's inaction on port development, traffic, and public safety, citing the port's decline from 14th to 23rd globally since 2011, ineffective traffic management, and rising crime rates, while highlighting increased federal funding as an opportunity for i...
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60% Bias Score
German Economists Condemn Unsustainable Pension Plan
German economists Veronika Grimm and Monika Schnitzer criticized the government's pension plan, slated for cabinet approval on August 6th, 2025, for its unsustainable expansion of the mothers' pension and Rente mit 63, calling for reforms linking retirement age to life expectancy and adjusting pensi...
German Economists Condemn Unsustainable Pension Plan
German economists Veronika Grimm and Monika Schnitzer criticized the government's pension plan, slated for cabinet approval on August 6th, 2025, for its unsustainable expansion of the mothers' pension and Rente mit 63, calling for reforms linking retirement age to life expectancy and adjusting pensi...
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52% Bias Score
US-EU Trade Deal: German Businesses Face Increased Burdens
A DIHK survey shows that the new US-EU trade deal, effective August 7th, is causing major concerns among German businesses; 58% expect increased burdens, while only 5% expect benefits, largely due to higher tariffs, increased bureaucracy, and reduced competitiveness.
US-EU Trade Deal: German Businesses Face Increased Burdens
A DIHK survey shows that the new US-EU trade deal, effective August 7th, is causing major concerns among German businesses; 58% expect increased burdens, while only 5% expect benefits, largely due to higher tariffs, increased bureaucracy, and reduced competitiveness.
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56% Bias Score
Record Tax Revenue in Offenbach Cannot Offset Increased Spending and Reduced State Funding
Offenbach, Germany, anticipates a record €133 million in 2024 business tax revenue, exceeding the previous high of €122.4 million in 2023, despite Germany's economic challenges; however, increased city spending and a reduction in state funding due to higher local tax revenue leave the city's financi...
Record Tax Revenue in Offenbach Cannot Offset Increased Spending and Reduced State Funding
Offenbach, Germany, anticipates a record €133 million in 2024 business tax revenue, exceeding the previous high of €122.4 million in 2023, despite Germany's economic challenges; however, increased city spending and a reduction in state funding due to higher local tax revenue leave the city's financi...
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48% Bias Score
Record German-Polish Trade Amidst Eastern Europe's Shifting Economic Landscape
German-Polish trade hit a record €90 billion in the first half of 2025, a 5.4% rise, driven by increased exports (€49.4 billion to Poland vs. €41.4 billion to China) and imports, despite border controls; other Eastern European trade showed mixed results.
Record German-Polish Trade Amidst Eastern Europe's Shifting Economic Landscape
German-Polish trade hit a record €90 billion in the first half of 2025, a 5.4% rise, driven by increased exports (€49.4 billion to Poland vs. €41.4 billion to China) and imports, despite border controls; other Eastern European trade showed mixed results.
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48% Bias Score
Merz's Government Approval Plummets to 27% After 100 Days
After 100 days, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government faces a significant drop in approval ratings, down to 27% satisfaction from 37% a month prior, amid economic challenges and internal conflicts.
Merz's Government Approval Plummets to 27% After 100 Days
After 100 days, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government faces a significant drop in approval ratings, down to 27% satisfaction from 37% a month prior, amid economic challenges and internal conflicts.
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48% Bias Score
\"German Restaurants Face Revenue Drop Amidst Rising Costs and Changing Consumer Behavior\"\
German restaurants are struggling this summer with an 18 percent revenue drop compared to 2019, due to reduced customer spending, increased operating costs (minimum wage up almost 40 percent in five years), and a high 19 percent VAT rate compared to other European countries. This is affecting lunch ...
\"German Restaurants Face Revenue Drop Amidst Rising Costs and Changing Consumer Behavior\"\
German restaurants are struggling this summer with an 18 percent revenue drop compared to 2019, due to reduced customer spending, increased operating costs (minimum wage up almost 40 percent in five years), and a high 19 percent VAT rate compared to other European countries. This is affecting lunch ...
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Abolish Gas Storage Levy, Reducing Costs for Households and Businesses
The German government will abolish the gas storage levy, reducing gas costs for households and businesses by about €3.4 billion; the cabinet will also discuss other legislative proposals concerning care, pensions, and the expansion of geothermal energy.
Germany to Abolish Gas Storage Levy, Reducing Costs for Households and Businesses
The German government will abolish the gas storage levy, reducing gas costs for households and businesses by about €3.4 billion; the cabinet will also discuss other legislative proposals concerning care, pensions, and the expansion of geothermal energy.
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36% Bias Score
Thuringian Businesses Face Closure as Owners Retire Without Successors
In Thuringia, Germany, the successful transfer of Braun & Höfler GmbH to two former employees highlights a broader trend of thousands of businesses facing closure due to retiring owners, particularly in trades like plumbing and mechanics, creating potential economic and social disruptions.
Thuringian Businesses Face Closure as Owners Retire Without Successors
In Thuringia, Germany, the successful transfer of Braun & Höfler GmbH to two former employees highlights a broader trend of thousands of businesses facing closure due to retiring owners, particularly in trades like plumbing and mechanics, creating potential economic and social disruptions.
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44% Bias Score
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