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The German federal government plans to abolish penalty-free early retirement for those with long insurance records, facing opposition from eight state premiers. The measure costs the pension insurance around 400 million euros annually, with savings only materializing after five years due to transition periods.
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AI company Anthropic has postponed its planned IPO, which aims for a valuation of up to two trillion dollars, to mid-October. The prospectus was originally scheduled for release next week.
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Annette Deutskens (NDR) and Markus Gürne (HR) discuss the future of Volkswagen. The discussion also covers the stock market's reactions to these developments.
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Germany's economy grew by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Forecasts for the full year 2026 have been raised to 1.3 percent or higher.
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Despite rising bond yields worldwide, stock markets remain stable, supported by robust economic growth and record corporate profits that offset higher financing costs.
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Investments by Telekom competitors in fiber optic expansion fell from €10.2 billion to €9.8 billion between mid-2025 and mid-2026, the first decrease in ten years. The number of newly connected households dropped from 2.1 million to 1.2 million.
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European households are reallocating their budgets due to high essential expenses and inflation, reducing spending on transport and communication to increase outlays for culture, dining, and well-being. Lower-income households have less capacity for these shifts.
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Portugal is negotiating with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa regarding the sale of up to 49.9 percent of the airline TAP. Both bidders have submitted binding offers that are close to each other, according to the government.
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EU auditors criticize that despite significantly increased defense spending, defense readiness remains a challenge until 2030. The rearmament also endangers public finances through increasing debt financing.
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VW preferred shares rose by almost six percent after the supervisory board approved a restructuring plan. This plan involves cutting 50,000 jobs, half of which will be in Germany.
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