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Dr. Nikolas Stihl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of STIHL, is calling for a 40-hour work week without wage compensation to strengthen the German economy. He criticizes domestic issues like high costs and bureaucracy, emphasizing the need to increase work volume to maintain prosperity and the welfare state.
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Volkswagen has decided on a savings plan that includes the elimination of around 100,000 jobs worldwide. The company also plans to halve its model range and reduce R&D investments to increase profitability. However, experts criticize a lack of a forward-looking strategy.
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Turkey plans to privatize the two Bosphorus bridges and eight highways for 30 years, with ownership remaining with the state. The awarding of operating rights is expected to be completed by the end of 2031.
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Rising temperatures since the 1980s have lowered the cold limits in European mountains, leading to an increase in plant species on summits. Species preferring cooler locations have increasingly disappeared.
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The EU Commission approved tenders for electricity capacities, primarily targeting new gas power plants, which could lead to a long-term fossil lock-in. A UN report confirms the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit has been exceeded, necessitating faster climate action.
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Ultra-fast fashion provider Shein's IPO in Hong Kong valued the company at around $27 billion, 70 percent below its 2022 peak. Investors expressed concerns about supply chains and environmental impact, leading to a significantly reduced valuation.
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The Spectrum carrier rocket from Bavarian company Isar Aerospace reached orbit during a test flight from the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. This marks a European first for a privately developed rocket.
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During a discussion on resource partnerships with Africa, there was agreement that human rights are secondary in resource matters. Companies criticized Germany's supply chain law as bureaucratic and costly, while business associations pushed for a weakening of the regulations.
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US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars, with interest payments now exceeding defense spending. Economists warn this comes at the expense of future investments, though an immediate default is unlikely.
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Chancellor Merz warned of further job losses in Germany's industrial sector. Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs and reduce its model range, with the future of four German plants uncertain.
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