German Rents Rise as Supply Shrinks
German rents rose 4 percent as rental listings shrank, but Berlin and cooling metros offer expats rare relief.
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VW Q2 Profit Drops 33 Percent
VW Q2 profit fell nearly 33 percent as weak China sales and US tariffs forced Volkswagen to cut its 2026 outlook.
Merz Cabinet Reshuffle Shakes Up Berlin
The Merz cabinet reshuffle moves Nina Warken to the Chancellery and hands German health policy to Carsten Linnemann.
Record AliExpress Fine of 550 Million
The EU handed AliExpress a 550 million euro DSA fine over unsafe goods. What the AliExpress fine means for shoppers.
EU Fines Google 890 Million Under DMA
The EU fines Google 890 million euros under the DMA, its biggest such penalty, over Search and Play Store rules.
Heizungsgesetz Ruling Upholds Heating Law
The Heizungsgesetz ruling from Karlsruhe confirms the 2023 heating law was validly passed and limits rushed laws.
ECB Holds Rates, Hike Still Possible
The ECB holds rates at 2.25 percent after June's surprise hike, and borrowing costs in Germany may not have peaked.
AfD Magdeburg Campaign Launch Targets 45 Percent
The AfD Magdeburg campaign launch drew 3,000 supporters as polls put the party at 41 percent before the September vote.
Krankenkassen Fund Losses: 170 Million Euros Gone
Krankenkassen fund losses reach 170 million euros as insurers bet member money on risky property funds, reports say.
Germany Plans Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks From 2027
Germany plans a sugar tax on sugary drinks from 2027, with rates up to 32 cents per liter. What it means for your bill.
BGH Broker Fee Ruling: Half-Split Has Limits
The BGH broker fee ruling limits Germany's 50/50 commission split to real single-family homes. What buyers need to know.
Eichbaum Brewery Closes After 347 Years
Mannheim's Eichbaum brewery closes after 347 years: 240 jobs lost as rescue talks fail and the site shuts by September.