Tag: Economy
Push towards EU windfall tax gains momentum after high fuel prices
(de-news.net) – The push for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies is gaining momentum as high fuel prices continue to burden consumers and businesses….
Artificial Intelligence, labor markets, and economic transformation
(de-news.net) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping investment decisions, public finances, corporate strategy and labor markets, with effects already visible across Germany and other…
Germany faces uneven recovery amid higher energy costs but lessened wealth disparity
(de-news.net) – Despite international pressure, Germany’s economy shows mixed signals: wealth inequality has eased, but regional disparities remain. Energy and producer prices are under pressure,…
Housing approvals rise sharply despite persistent construction constraints
(de-news.net) – In the first half of 2026, Germany’s residential building permits increased by almost 15%, which was the biggest first-half gain in ten years….
Germany faces apprenticeship shortfall amid broader labor-market weakness
(de-news.net) – Due to a decrease in employment, a decrease in apprenticeship providers and an increase in the number of young people who are not…
Drought deepens pressure on German agriculture
(de-news.net) – Germany’s 2026 harvest has been sharply weakened by drought, heat and pest pressure, intensifying financial strain on farms. The government and farmers’ association…
Heat, drought, and rising costs test Germany’s municipalities and farms (Update)
(de-news.net) – As prolonged heat and drought expose weaknesses in climate adaptation, water infrastructure and farm economics, towns and the agricultural industry across Germany are…
Germany faces growing pressure from low water, drought, and climate change (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany is confronting interconnected pressures from low water, drought and climate change, prompting demands for investment in inland shipping, agriculture and climate adaptation….
