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BERLIN, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Germany is drafting new regulations to ensure Chinese discount retailers such as Temu and Shein comply with standards for product safety, environmental protection, consumer rights, …
Germany drafting regulations for Chinese online discounters, Capital reports Read More
Germany has caved to its neighbors’ concerns — and the threat of EU legal action — over a plan to charge hefty fees for gas exports. Sven Giegold, Germany’s state secretary …
Germany backs down in gas levy fight Read More
Germany’s largest opposition party, the conservative CDU, blocked a decisive vote on parts of the annual budget scheduled for Friday (2 February), leaving unresolved the feud over agricultural subsidies that …
German budget blocked again, leaving subsidy feud with farmers unresolved Read More
A concrete skeleton looming over Hamburg’s harbor was supposed to be the crown jewel of a historic revitalization project, but on a rainy day this week, cranes and forklifts stood …
Billionaire Benko’s Property Woes Risk Leaving Scars in Hamburg Read More
The German parliament will not have time to vote on the country’s 2024 budget before the end of the year, a senior lawmaker from Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) wrote in …
German budget chaos: No vote on 2024 spending this year Read More
The German and Colombian governments both have detailed decarbonization strategies to take on climate change. Still, the real beneficiary of this green transition is actually based in Switzerland. Almost a year …
Glencore a big winner of Germany’s Colombian coal binge Read More
As industrialised countries shift towards climate neutrality, some industries such as coal mining will have to disappear, meaning workers need to retrain to find employment in other sectors. Other industries, …
German workers want green transition, but not with lower pay Read More
A ticket allowing people unlimited travel on Germany’s trains and buses for just €9 ($9.28) a month has led to a large uptick in train trips, particularly in rural and tourist areas, …
Germany’s 9-euro transport ticket drives up train trips Read More
Former Czech Prime Minister Vladimír Špidla says our way of life is pulling into its final stop. He tells The Mint it’s time for the world to get off and …
All change Read MoreGermany is about to become the latest country to trial a universal basic income, starting a three-year study of how it affects the economy and recipients’ well-being. As part of …
Germany is set to trial a Universal Basic Income scheme Read More