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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.
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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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Hungarian universities are once again permitted to participate in the Erasmus programme following a decision by the EU Commission. This is part of a package of measures aimed at combating corruption and releasing EU funds, which also includes the dissolution of foundations and the return of universities to state control.
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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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The Volkswagen supervisory board approved a restructuring plan involving 50,000 job cuts globally and a reduction in models. Several state premiers are advocating for the preservation of their VW plants, which are considered uncompetitive and may explore alternative uses.
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