95 stories tagged #Germany

  1. Europe’s Overnight Fix for Energy Bills: Cut Electricity Taxes, Tax Oil Giants
    finance

    Europe’s Overnight Fix for Energy Bills: Cut Electricity Taxes, Tax Oil Giants

    European governments can slash household energy bills immediately by cutting electricity taxes and imposing permanent windfall taxes on fossil fuel profits-while redirecting funds to renewables and grid modernization.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. German Investor Confidence Plummets Amid Middle East Conflict
    finance

    German Investor Confidence Plummets Amid Middle East Conflict

    Germany’s ZEW index crashes to -0.5 as Middle East tensions spike energy prices and threaten economic recovery.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Iranian Intelligence Targets Exiled Opponents in Germany Using Family Leverage and WhatsApp
    world

    Iranian Intelligence Targets Exiled Opponents in Germany Using Family Leverage and WhatsApp

    German security agencies confirm Iran's MOIS, Quds Force, and IRGC are surveilling Iranian opposition figures in Germany - exploiting family members, coercing informants via WhatsApp, and threatening asylum status.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. IPC Investigates German Skiers' Protest at Medal Ceremony
    sports

    IPC Investigates German Skiers' Protest at Medal Ceremony

    International Paralympic Committee probes German skiers' protest against Russian competitors during a medal ceremony, citing political concerns.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Global Powers Tap Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict Escalation
    world

    Global Powers Tap Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict Escalation

    Germany, Japan, and the IEA coordinate a record oil reserve release to counter price spikes driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Hezbollah Operative Jailed in Germany for Drone Program
    world

    Hezbollah Operative Jailed in Germany for Drone Program

    Lebanese man sentenced in Germany for membership in Hezbollah and aiding attempted murder through drone component procurement.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Volkswagen Slashes 50,000 Jobs Amid Profit Plunge
    finance

    Volkswagen Slashes 50,000 Jobs Amid Profit Plunge

    Volkswagen announces massive job cuts in Germany by 2030, citing declining profits, intense competition, and the shift to electric vehicles.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Volkswagen Slashes 50,000 Jobs Amidst Profit Collapse
    finance

    Volkswagen Slashes 50,000 Jobs Amidst Profit Collapse

    Volkswagen announces massive job cuts in Germany by 2030, citing a 44% profit slump and challenging market conditions.

    3mo ago 1 min read