Adidas Revenue Hits Record in Q2
Adidas revenue hit a record 6.7 billion euros in the second quarter of 2026, and the company raised its sales outlook.
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BGH Strikes Down Riester Fees
Germany's BGH ruled annual Riester fees on building-society contracts invalid, and affected savers can reclaim them.
Care Reform Delayed to September
Germany's care reform is delayed to September, so Pflegegeld and contributions stay unchanged for care-giving families.
New Paternity Rule for Mixed Families
A new paternity rule makes the Ausländerbehörde approve acknowledgments only where parents have a residence-status gap.
East Premiers Resist Merz Pension Reform
Three eastern premiers threaten to block Merz's pension reform in the Bundesrat over scrapping early retirement.
Cabinet Backs AI Visa Processing Law
German cabinet backed a draft AI visa processing law letting authorities use algorithms on asylum and residence cases.
EU AI Labeling Rules Now in Force
New EU AI labeling rules require providers to mark AI-generated content and reveal chatbots as machines across Germany.
BahnBonus Moves to Demand-Based Points
BahnBonus now uses demand-based points for free Deutsche Bahn trips, so early bookers pay less and flexible fares more.
Deutsche Bank Profit Hits Record in Q2
Deutsche Bank profit hit a record 1.9 billion euros in Q2 2026, its best-ever second quarter, led by investment banking.
All-Day School Right Starts for First Graders
Every first grader in Germany now has a legal right to all-day school care, but many places may be hard to secure.
German Unemployment Tops 3 Million in July
German unemployment rose past 3 million in July 2026, hitting 6.4 percent, but much of the increase is seasonal.
German Q2 GDP Grows 0.2%, Beats Forecast
German Q2 GDP rose 0.2 percent, beating forecasts, but the slow growth still shapes the job market expats rely on.