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“Economic approach” suggests: Should new civil servants pay into health insurance?

New civil servants in health insurance and a funded savings pot for care: the “economic wise men” are brushing the health system against the grain. Will the comprehensive proposals be listened to?

germany · europe

FAZ Wirtschaft3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Expert report: The economy now depends on the state

The economy will only grow by 0.5 percent this year. According to the Council of Experts, the main reason is the Iran war. In a risk scenario, there is a risk of stagnation.

germany · europe · iran

Handelsblatt3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Spring report: Alcohol tax, care shares, clinic closures: The economic reform plan for the welfare state

The Iran war is slowing growth, social security contributions are threatening to rise sharply: now the economists are presenting proposals for health and nursing care insurance - especially cuts.

germany · europe · iran

CNBC Top News3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Russia to allow its central bank to down drones as Moscow struggles to defend against attacks

Russia's State Duma has passed a law allowing certain financial institutions to operate anti-drone defense systems after attacks on its territory.

usa · russia

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Sports SUV: Again with six cylinders – this is how the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 drives

The four-cylinder GLC disappointed many AMG traditionalists. With the GLC 53 4Matic+, the Swabians are bringing back more emotion - but also more emissions.

germany · europe · usa

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Construction industry: Porr construction group breaks the ten billion mark in terms of order backlog

The economy is also beginning to pick up in German specialist civil engineering. Large infrastructure and rail projects have been driving the company's growth for months.

germany · europe · uk

Tagesschau Wirtschaft3d05/27

Update economy from May 27, 2026

germany · europe

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Consumer goods: Consumers are increasingly turning away from brands – “The business model is faltering”

Never before have German consumers spent more money on private label brands. Only a few manufacturers are bucking the trend. A long-standing principle is being reversed in industry.

germany · europe

South China Morning Post Business3d05/27

Top industrialist Sunny Chai picked to head firm developing San Tin Technopole

Veteran industrialist Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu has been appointed as chairman of a government-owned company set to be tasked with developing Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole – a key pillar of the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Authorities said on Wednesday that the San Tin Technopole Company would be established in the first half of 2026 and that Chai would start his three-year term as the head of the new firm’s board of directors on July 1. His tenure as chairman of the Hong Kong Science and...

china · asia

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Labor market: job cuts slowed in May – difficult situation in industry

Germany's companies are cutting jobs, even if the pace has slowed recently. The situation remains tense, particularly in industry, due to weak demand and high costs.

germany · europe

South China Morning Post Business3d05/27

‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs

At a sprawling bazaar ⁠on the outskirts of Vietnam’s capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and the threat of US tariffs over the issue, two visits by Reuters journalists to the market found. “Police come once a year with a TV crew. They film the seizure of a shop, and then it’s business as usual,” said a seller at her stall displaying fake Ralph Lauren polos at Hanoi’s Ninh Hiep ‌wholesale market. Ninh Hiep is among about 30 “notorious markets”...

china · asia · usa

Reuters Business3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say - Reuters

China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say Reuters

europe · china · iran

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Michael Hüther: Germany and Europe are feeling the risks of free trade - now there is one thing that matters most

Like the US and China, the European Union should use its market strategically to achieve geopolitical goals. But isolation would be the wrong approach. A guest post.

germany · europe · usa

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Menstrual hygiene and more: Myth check about periods: What applies to tampons, cups, etc

Harmful substances, TSS and IUDs: What are really behind the risks of tampons, cups and period underwear? Experts clarify things – and clear up half-truths.

germany · europe

WirtschaftsWoche3d05/27

Markets: Dax follows Wall Street and Nikkei into plus – record high in sight

Investors are gaining new confidence: the DAX is rising, following the example of the US and Asian stock markets. A new record high is approaching.

germany · europe · usa

NATO News3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Defending Estonia from digital threats - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Defending Estonia from digital threats North Atlantic Treaty Organization

europe · usa

Reuters Business3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack - Reuters

Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack Reuters

usa · europe · uk

South China Morning Post Business3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza strike

Israel said on Wednesday ⁠it had killed Hamas’ newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday. A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take place after noon prayers in Gaza City. Hamas has yet ‌to issue an official statement, but a statement from his family said

china · asia · europe

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Paint manufacturer: AkzoNobel brushes off rivals and sticks to Axalta merger

The offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams was rejected as inadequate. AkzoNobel expects the Axalta merger to generate annual cost savings of $600 million.

germany · europe

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Labor market: part-time work at a record high – women and older people are leading the trend

There are more people working part-time in the German labor market than ever before. The reduced working hours seem to be a particularly good fit for two very different groups.

germany · europe

South China Morning Post Business3d05/27

Man jailed 9 years for attempted rape after following victim from wet market

A 67-year-old jobless divorcee with a history of criminal offences has been jailed for nine years for sexually assaulting a woman during a brazen daytime break-in at a public rental flat in Hong Kong two years ago. The High Court on Wednesday sentenced former dockworker Leung Kam-wah over the “very serious” offences committed against the 26-year-old mother after he tailed her from a wet market to her flat in Kwai Chung’s Lai King Estate on July 5, 2024. Leung has 11 previous convictions,...

china · asia · europe

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Assets: Digital estate – five classic errors

When planning your estate, you usually think first about financial assets and real estate. But regulations are also needed for digital data, online access and crypto assets.

germany · europe

Handelsblatt3d05/27

Dax current: “Buy now, you can always ask questions later” – Dax starts in positive territory

The number of market-relevant dates is comparatively small these days. Nevertheless, investors are ignoring possible dangers – and are pushing the Dax close to a record.

germany · europe

South China Morning Post Business3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Xpeng’s driverless cabs; Tesla launches FSD in China; Nio slams price wars: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has begun mass production of autonomous cabs powered by its own chips, likely to mount yet another challenge on Tesla as both companies pursue a leading position in...

china · asia

AP Business3d05/27

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ - AP News

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ AP News

china

Reuters Business3d05/27

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says - Reuters

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says Reuters

europe

Defense News3d05/27

Canadian fighter pilot school to get M-346 trainer jets from Leonardo

The ITPS currently trains pilots on the Aero Vodochody L-39 and is working with over ten air forces to provide advanced jet training, the school CEO said.

usa · europe · uk

WirtschaftsWoche3d05/27

Liquefied natural gas agreement: Canada and German Sefe probably face a large LNG agreement

A billion-dollar agreement on liquefied natural gas is intended to broaden Germany's energy supply. What's behind the Sefe LNG deal with Canada.

germany · europe

IMF News3d05/27

Italy: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission - International Monetary Fund | IMF

Italy: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission International Monetary Fund | IMF

central-banks

Manager Magazin3d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Stock market: Dax with profits, investors rely on negotiated solution to the Iran war

In the middle of the week, Dax investors reported back, they were betting on a rapprochement in the Iran conflict. The focus is initially on values from the second row. Oil prices are falling slightly.

germany · europe · iran

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