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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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Following a severe Himalayan flood disaster with over 1,000 deaths, Nepal is demanding international support for reconstruction. The country, responsible for only a fraction of global CO2 emissions, is suffering greatly from climate change impacts, with damages amounting to $2.5 billion.
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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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Experts predict an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt would cause a loss of prosperity between 1.8 and 3.2 billion euros and worsen labor shortages. The party plans to move away from renewables towards coal and nuclear power and rejects climate protection.
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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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