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German Exports Reach Record High Despite Decline in US Business

Germany recorded a new export high in June, surpassing previous records from 2022, although economists cautioned that weaker trade with the United States leaves manufacturers exposed to shifts in global demand.
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German Federal Court Strengthens Protections Against Racial Discrimination in Housing
Apple Unveils Its First Foldable iPhone at Record Price
Former Anthropic Researcher Warns of Extreme Risks From Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Berlin District Restricts Expensive Short-Term Rental Contracts
German TÜV Report Finds Serious Defects in One in Five Commercial Vehicles
25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Renews European Debate Over Surveillance
More Than Half of Germany’s 500 Richest People Are Now Billionaires
Berlin Prosecutors Expand Investigation Into SPD Candidate Steffen Krach
Early Retirement Reaches Record Levels as Germany Faces Skilled-Worker Shortage
Low River Levels Disrupt German Industry and Inland Shipping
German Government Plans to End Tax-Free Treatment of Some Cryptocurrency Gains
CDU Lawmakers Debate Restricting Right to Part-Time Work Amid Labour Shortages
German Public Health Insurers Lose Up to €1.1 Billion in Property Funds
Germany Says Energy Crisis Support Cost More Than €50 Billion
Russian Capital Outflows Reportedly Surge 770%
Deutsche Bahn Says Major Rail Network Overhaul Will Take Longer Than Planned
US-Israeli Defence Company Anthem Plans Cruise Missile Factory in Saxony
Germany Implements EU NIS2 Cybersecurity Rules for Businesses
German Machinery Companies Shift More Research and Development Abroad
Salesforce in Talks Over Potential Billion-Euro Acquisition of German AI Startup Listen Labs
German Exports Reach Record High Despite Decline in US Business
United Arab Emirates Plans €40 Billion in Investments in Germany
Germany’s First F-35A Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight
European Commission Considers Easing Carbon Rules for Energy-Intensive Industry
Germany’s 2027 Budget Plan Draws Criticism Over Sharp Increase in Borrowing
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Intensifies Pressure on Merz and CDU
European Central Bank Raises Interest Rate to 2.5% as Inflation Remains Persistent
Oil Rises Above $100 as Middle East Conflict Threatens Europe’s Economic Recovery
German Government Forecasts Just 0.2% Growth as Corporate Insolvencies Hit 13-Year High
Volkswagen Faces Plant Closures and Job Cuts as German Auto Industry Comes Under Pressure
Dutch Flying-Car Maker PAL-V Begins European Production
German Labor Court Limits Long-Term Damages for Age Discrimination
Berlin Court Ruling Strengthens Restrictions on Furnished Short-Term Rentals
AfD Files Criminal Complaint Against Merz Over ‘Remigration’ Remarks
Berlin SPD Candidate Steffen Krach Faces Corruption Investigation Ahead of Election
Germany and Five EU Partners Seek Cuts to Next European Budget
Low Water Levels Disrupt German Inland Shipping and Industrial Supply Chains
CDU Business Wing Calls for Sharp Restrictions on Legal Right to Part-Time Work
German Pension Commission Calls for Phasing Out Unreduced Retirement at 63
GSK to Close Dresden Vaccine Plant by 2028, Affecting More Than 600 Jobs
Daimler Truck Profit Falls 48% Despite Higher Global Sales
TSMC Record Revenue Highlights German Industry’s Reliance on Asian Semiconductor Supply
Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands Gain Ground in German New-Car Registrations
Federal Prosecutor Takes Over Investigation Into Suspected German Power Grid Sabotage
German Health Insurers Lose Billions in Failed Property Investments
European Union Fines Temu Over Illegal and Unsafe Products
Ursula von der Leyen Seeks Critical-Mineral Partnerships in Greenland
European Commission Plans More Free Carbon Allowances for Energy-Intensive Industry
Germany and France Push Faster European Union Accession for Western Balkans
Germany Blocks Joint European Union Sanctions Against Israel
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