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Plug-in hybrid vehicles emit six times more CO₂ in real-world operation than officially stated. New EU data shows average real emissions in 2024 are 145 g CO₂/km, compared to official values of 24 g CO₂/km.
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Courts have removed the basis for orders for the Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) due to a structural enforcement deficit. The GGL systematically undermined player protection by tolerating deposit limits up to 10,000 Euros via Schufa information and increasing game stakes.
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Following the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt, business associations are calling for the swift implementation of announced reforms to strengthen competitiveness. Trade unions criticize the plans as social cutbacks and are planning protests.
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Germany's AAA credit rating is under pressure due to rising government debt. Bundesbank President Nagel warns of a challenge for the government to maintain this status. Interest rates on federal bonds have increased, and experts see the rating endangered by defense spending.
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Joachim Ragnitz from the ifo Institute Dresden analyzes the economic effects of an election victory for the AfD. The analysis considers potential consequences for the economy.
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The VW plant in Osnabrück is to be sold to investor Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony and converted into a center for security and defense technology. The production of air defense systems is planned, with around 1,200 of the 1,800 employees expected to have a future.
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Chinese AI company DeepSeek plans to use 160,000 Huawei AI chips in a new data center to reduce reliance on US manufacturers like Nvidia. DeepSeek's AI infrastructure spending has significantly increased in 2026.
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Reinsurers meeting in Monaco are warning of increasing weather-related natural disasters such as floods and wildfires. Despite these risks, falling premiums are expected, as primary insurers performed better in previous years.