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Job cuts at Mercedes: Car giant pays up to €500,000 for termination: The automotive industry is forced to cut costs and is cutting jobs. Mercedes-Benz now wants ...
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Incentive for voluntary resignation: Mercedes lures employees with severance payments of up to €500,000
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Mercedes relies on generous severance packages: Apparently, some employees can expect €500,000
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Severance pay at Mercedes: €500,000 is possible for long-standing employees: Mercedes-Benz is spending a lot on downsizing. Some long-standing employees can ...
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Mercedes pays up to €500,000 in severance pay: The brand with the star wants to cut costs and become more profitable. The automaker is willing to make ...
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Mercedes-Benz pays 500,000 euros in severance pay: Mercedes wants to make significant savings and become more profitable. Part of the comprehensive cost-cutting ...
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Cost-cutting program at Mercedes: Car manufacturer to pay 500,000 euros in severance pay in some cases
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/sparprogramm-bei-mercedes-autobauer-zahlt-teils-500-000-euro-abfindung/

Deutsche Bahn: Deutsche Bahn needs 150 billion euros for modernization: Modernizing Deutsche Bahn is part of the infrastructure overhaul. Deutsche Bahn CEO ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Armaments: Rheinmetall boss: “We see order potential of up to 300 billion euros by 2030”
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Key Facts: Rheinmetall Plans Massive Production Increases in Germany
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Rheinmetall will increase artillery shell production capacity at its Unterlüß site from 200,000 to up to 350,000 annually, supported by an investment of around 600 million euros.
- The company achieved a revenue of 9.75 billion euros in 2024, a 36 percent increase, and forecasts further revenue growth of 25 to 30 percent for 2025.
- Rheinmetall anticipates an order potential of up to 300 billion euros by 2030 and plans to expand production capacities in Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, and Latvia.
- Additionally, an artillery plant is being constructed in Ukraine with a planned production capacity increase from the initial 150,000 shells.
"The game changer is classic artillery ammunition. Only with that can Ukraine keep the Russians at a distance."— Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, on the significance of artillery ammunition in the Ukraine conflict.
News from Upper Austria: 15-year-old drove car and died, chat cost 110 euros, cats hunted with bow and arrow
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2.5 percent additional contribution is not enough: health insurance costs continue to rise
focus.de/finanzen/versicherungen/2-5-prozent-zusatzbeitrag-reicht-nicht-darum-steigen-die-kosten-der-krankenkassen-weiter_d091e62f-78bf-42e8-aa90-79da1f6a8075.html

Image from the original article. Source: Minimum wage debate: Merz polarizes with statement - "Brutally stabs SPD in the back"
fr.de/politik/verwirrung-um-merz-mindestlohn-knall-ich-ahne-nichts-gutes-93683115.html

Key Facts: Coalition Agreement Focus: Minimum Wage and Reforms
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- Friedrich Merz is set to be elected as the new Chancellor on May 6.
- The SPD’s youth organization has rejected the coalition agreement with the Union, demanding improvements, especially regarding the targeted minimum wage of 15 euros by 2026.
- Various associations express concerns over potential negative economic impacts of the proposed minimum wage increase and call for the independence of the minimum wage commission.
- Criticism arises over planned cuts in development aid and climate policy, while the Union insists on a prompt implementation of social reforms.
"The right to asylum cannot be limited to a specific number of asylum seekers - especially not at a time when more people than ever before are fleeing worldwide."— Oliver Müller, Head of International Affairs, Migration, and Disaster Relief at the German Caritas Association, in response to an inquiry from the KNA news agency.
Almost 12,000 euros per year: This is how much a café in Nuremberg pays for card payments.
nn.de/freizeit-gastronomie/essen-trinken/fast-12-000-euro-pro-jahr-so-viel-gebuhren-zahlt-ein-cafe-in-nurnberg-fur-kartenzahlung-1.14646100


Blauland: Blue Spendthrifts: In the Vienna election campaign, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Freedom Party has a blue money printer ...
falter.at/blauland/20250417/blaue-spendierhosen

Minimum wage: SPD leadership deceives its own base - Merz embarrasses himself: Is the SPD base being hoodwinked during the current membership vote? There is ...
derwesten.de/politik/mindestlohn-spd-merz-id301537424.html

Rising CO₂ prices: why future chancellor Friedrich Merz says everything will be more expensive
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/merz-sagt-alles-werde-teurer-damit-muessen-verbraucher-kuenftig-rechnen-li.2316499

"Unacceptable waiting time" for MRI: health insurance fund must partially reimburse costs for private doctor
derstandard.at/story/3000000265661/inakzeptable-wartezeit-fuer-mrt-gesundheitskasse-muss-kosten-fuer-privatarzt-teilweise-erstatten

Future government: Will the Groko get Germany back on track?: Germany is no longer growing. Black-Red wants to change that. Quickly. The coalition agreement may ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/kuenftige-regierung-kriegt-die-groko-deutschland-wieder-flott/100121732.html


Venice doubles entrance fee for day tourists: What was a test in 2024 is now being continued: Effective immediately, day tourists in Venice must once again pay ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/venedig-touristen-eintritt-100.html

CSU leader on the dispute with the SPD: Söder considers a minimum wage of €15 to be "achievable"
spiegel.de/politik/mindestlohn-csu-chef-markus-soeder-sieht-15-euro-als-erreichbar-a-d2dd7ec8-2487-4dd5-b064-4216ea3532a5

Parking time exceeded in Freistadt: A quick chat with a friend cost 110 euros - | Freistadt
meinbezirk.at/freistadt/c-lokales/kurzes-plauscherl-mit-freundin-kostete-110-euro_a7268133

Merz lets the citizens down with the net shock - | Commentary: Pay more, hope less: While prices continue to explode, tax relief remains wishful thinking ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/kommentar-merz-sagt-knallhart-alles-wird-teurer-doch-wo-bleiben-die-entlastungen-li.2316467

Social security contributions are exploding: Employees are already facing the next contribution shock - | what you need to know
focus.de/finanzen/versicherungen/sozialabgaben-explodieren-arbeitnehmern-droht-bereits-der-naechste-beitragsschock_244fb571-9546-48f4-b959-5eb33ed370e1.html

Mercedes crashes into crash barrier on Karlsruhe's southern ring road: A Mercedes driver loses control of his vehicle on Karlsruhe's southern ring road ...
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Venice doubles admission for tourists: Anyone traveling to Venice for a day will have to pay up to ten euros in admission in future. The city wants to regulate ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/venedig-verdoppelt-eintritt-fuer-touristen-110427919.html

Ladies Circle: Neon party raised 13,500 euros for breast cancer patient - Spittal
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No company car and chauffeur: Nepp's expensive cab trick: The FPÖ Vienna buys chauffeur and security services from external companies. This quite unusual ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000265747/verzicht-auf-dienstwagen-samt-chauffeur-nepps-teurer-taxi-trick

Leaving the church: do your own good with the tax you save: Leaving the church often eases your conscience. A not entirely unimportant side effect: you save an ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Driver seriously injured in Gerlingen: Driver overturns in cemetery - vehicle catches fire
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Key Facts: Severe Accident at Gerlingen Cemetery
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- An 86-year-old driver sustained serious injuries when his Mercedes overturned and caught fire at a cemetery in Gerlingen.
- The man unexpectedly accelerated, broke through a fence, and damaged several graves before coming to a stop.
- Cemetery gardener Jochen Konzel narrowly escaped the vehicle, while bystanders managed to rescue the driver just in time.
- The fire department extinguished the blaze, and traffic police documented the accident scene with a drone; the extent of the damage remains unclear.
"I could just barely jump out of the way"— Cemetery gardener Jochen Konzel describes his experience during the incident when the car raced onto the cemetery.
Image from the original article. Source: ECB: Key interest rates in the euro area fall for the sixth time in a row.: The ECB is responding to the tariff chaos triggered by Donald Trump ...
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/geldpolitik/ezb-leitzinsen-im-euro-raum-sinken-zum-sechsten-mal-in-serie/100121504.html


Key Facts: ECB Lowers Rates Amid Economic Concerns
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- The ECB has reduced the deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent, expressing a more pessimistic view on the economic outlook.
- Lagarde emphasized the importance of transparency and data-driven decisions in an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
- The impact of U.S. tariff policies is seen as negative for the economy, with long-term effects on inflation still unclear.
- The ECB remains vigilant and will base its decisions on inflation forecasts, current price drivers, and the effects of interest rate changes on the real economy.
"More than ever now we need to be data-dependant. And we need safe, reliable data."— Christine Lagarde emphasizes the need to rely on reliable data to make informed monetary policy decisions.
Winter tires in summer: This can cost more than 10,000 euros - | and have dire consequences
schwaebische.de/panorama/winterreifen-im-sommer-das-kann-mehr-als-10-000-euro-kosten-und-schlimme-folgen-haben-3499593

Image from the original article. Source: ASML ahead of quarterly figures - | Signal effect for the chip industry: ASML will present its Q1 figures on Wednesday. Analysts expect solid results - | but the ...
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Key Facts: ASML: Tariffs Cloud Outlook for 2025 and 2026
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- ASML faces increased uncertainty regarding its outlook for 2025-2026 due to tariffs but remains optimistic because of growth in the AI sector.
- The CFO highlighted that most tariff costs will be passed on to customers, with U.S. manufacturers expected to bear the largest burden.
- ASML's net bookings for the first quarter totaled 3.9 billion euros, falling short of analyst expectations.
- Shares of ASML dropped 5%, while second-quarter sales forecasts were below anticipated figures.
"The burden of tariffs from our vantage point should be allocated in a fair way."— Roger Dassen, CFO of ASML, discussing the distribution of tariff costs.
Two more of Hannes Jagerhofer's companies go bankrupt: Bankruptcy proceedings were initiated on Monday against Acts Sportveranstaltungen GmbH and Houseofweb ...
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Why payment solutions such as Wero and the digital euro are not catching on: Europe is experiencing a change in payment transactions. Digital wallets ...
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Our new money: In the stock report "The Million Dollar Depot," André Fischer explains why physical silver is the best substitute for the digital euro.
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Deficit at 4.4 percent this year: savings requirement rises to 12.7 billion euros
diepresse.com/19569838/defizit-heuer-bei-44-prozent-sparbedarf-steigt-auf-127-milliarden-euro

Donald Trump's trade war could cost every German almost 6,000 euros: Not only direct American punitive tariffs, but also the consequences of the conflict ...
nzz.ch/international/donald-trumps-handelskrieg-koennte-jeden-deutschen-fast-6000-euro-kosten-ld.1880691

Gaza War: EU supports Palestinians with 1.6 billion euros: The European Union has announced an aid package for the residents of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/gaza-krieg-eu-unterstuetzt-palaestinenser-mit-16-milliarden-euro-li.2316699

Is the EU banning American credit cards?: Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/16/is-the-eu-banning-american-credit-cards

Big blow to money laundering: Authorities in Greece freeze bank accounts & assets of 40 foreigners
keeptalkinggreece.com/2025/04/16/money-laundering-blow-foreigners/

“Bild” newspaper apologizes for false reports about policewoman Judy S.: The “Bild” newspaper reported about a Berlin policewoman in a monstrously false way ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/medien-und-film/medienpolitik/bild-zeitung-entschuldigt-sich-fuer-falschberichte-ueber-polizistin-judy-s-110425229.html

Company loses 130,000 euros by entering wrong account number when making transfer: court in Spain exonerates bank
surinenglish.com/spain/130000-euros-lost-after-making-mistake-the-20250414080847-nt.html

Kader Loth is worried: Her monthly pension will only be 400 euros: In the jungle camp, Kader Loth revealed in 2024 that she will only receive a very small ...
focus.de/kultur/stars/kader-loth-ist-besorgt-ihre-monatliche-rente-wird-nur-400-euro-betragen_fd8e9a4a-b2c8-4d5d-a695-605d22db185d.html

Kosovo Court Convicts Serb Former Prison Guard of War Crimes: A court in Pristina sentenced Dragisa Milenkovic to seven years in jail for torturing and ...
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Image from the original article. Source: "Bild" pays 150,000 euros to Berlin policewoman after false allegations: The "Bild" newspaper apologizes to policewoman Judy S. for its false reporting and pays ...
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Key Facts: Compensation for Officer Judy S. After Defamation Scandal
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- The 'Bild' newspaper is paying Berlin police officer Judy S. a record compensation of €150,000 due to false reporting.
- A retraction will be prominently published, acknowledging the spread of false claims about Judy S.
- Christian Schertz, Judy S.'s attorney, confirmed the settlement with the Springer Group, stating an unprecedented act of defamation occurred.
- The reporting coincided with Judy S.'s election as the overall female representative of the police, with allegations of active slander from union members.
"This case is monstrous. It is the story of an incomprehensible defamation."— Christian Schertz, lawyer for Judy S., describes the severity of the case and its impact on his client.
Lilly Becker must pay: Court verdict has been reached: A turbulent legal battle between Lilly Becker and her alleged ex-boyfriend has now come to an end ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100681850/lilly-becker-muss-zahlen-gerichtsurteil-ist-gefallen.html

Deutsche Bahn: Schenker sale to Danish DSV to be completed at the end of April: The sale of the international rail freight forwarding company is likely to be ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/dienstleister/deutsche-bahn-schenker-verkauf-an-daenische-dsv-wird-ende-april-abgeschlossen/100121769.html


Salaries of DAX CEOs rise significantly: The salaries of DAX CEOs rose sharply in 2024. Some top managers earned double-digit millions - | even though corporate ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/chefs-dax-konzerne-gehalt-102.html

Painters and varnishers: Another new collective agreement after all: The new collective agreement for the painting and varnishing trade is in place ...
deutsche-handwerks-zeitung.de/tarifverhandlungen-maler-lackierer-2025-354273/

Salary statistics: Average gross annual earnings are 52,000 euros: Half of all employees in Germany have an annual salary of at least 52,000 euros ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/gehaltsstatistik-mittlerer-bruttojahresverdienst-liegt-bei-52000-euro/100119869.html

Police nab man who dodged €110 taxi fare pretending to be a brit tourist: Police nab man who dodged €110 taxi fare pretending to be a brit tourist in Palma
euroweeklynews.com/2025/04/18/police-nab-man-who-dodged-e110-taxi-fare-pretending-to-be-a-brit-tourist/

How much is Budapest Pride worth to you?: Anyone who attends Viktor Orbán's banned Rainbow Parade on June 28th must pay 500 euros ...
profil.at/morgenpost/wie-viel-ist-ihnen-die-budapest-pride-wert/403031523

The Mercedes crisis: how four greenhorns are supposed to save Mercedes boss Ola Källenius
manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/autoindustrie/mercedes-benz-wie-vier-greenhorns-ceo-ola-kaellenius-retten-sollen-a-1d2f4094-483d-4666-9915-620795a5de27


Old sports hall to be demolished: Rheine • The new building of the Elsa- | Brändström-Realschule in Rheine is making further progress ...
mv-online.de/articles/325643

Image from the original article. Source: Accident near Rumbeck: First responders pull accident victim out of burning wreck
dewezet.de/lokales/hameln-pyrmont/hessisch-oldendorf/unfall-bei-rumbeck-ersthelferinnen-ziehen-unfallopfer-aus-brennendem-wrack-ZBTBK2GRABBGDJ7WI56Q3646EQ.html

Key Facts: Heroic Rescue: Women Save Driver from Burning Vehicle
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dewezet.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dewezet.de
- In the early hours of April 6, a serious accident took place in Rumbeck when a 29-year-old lost control of her car, which subsequently caught fire.
- Anna Vogt and Imke Strieder managed to pull the severely injured driver from the blazing wreck while Klaus Vogt attempted to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher.
- The two women provided care to the victim until emergency services arrived; she sustained multiple injuries, including a broken foot and a spinal fracture.
- Imke Strieder and Anna Vogt highlighted that offering help was instinctual for them, expressing disbelief at bystanders who chose to drive past without assisting.
"The main thing is that the driver survived"— Anna Vogt, one of the first responders who pulled the injured driver from the burning wreck.
Incident in Frankfurt: 4,500 Euro fine, driver's license revoked - | Court convicts "Scholz hugger"
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article255945526/Vorfall-in-Frankfurt-4500-Euro-Geldstrafe-Fuehrerschein-weg-Gericht-verurteilt-Scholz-Umarmer.html

Union and SPD debate minimum wage - | A traffic light-like argument?: Even before the coalition agreement has been signed, the Union and SPD are arguing about ...
n-tv.de/politik/Union-und-SPD-debattieren-ueber-Mindestlohn-Streit-wie-in-der-Ampel-article25704176.html

Mercedes invests in Hungary - | The Mercedes boss's discreet contacts with Viktor Orbán
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.mercedes-investiert-in-ungarn-die-diskreten-kontakte-des-mercedes-chefs-zu-viktor-orb-n.62758453-7a60-4b5e-836f-b5183fbe83ac.html


Civil war: ahead of Sudan conference: Baerbock pledges 125 million euros for aid: Sudan has been in the grip of a civil war for two years and millions of people ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/buergerkrieg-vor-sudan-konferenz-baerbock-sagt-125-millionen-euro-fuer-hilfe-zu/100121588.html

Tax system in Germany: “We are making a fool of ourselves with today's Stone Age level”
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/steuersystem-in-deutschland-mit-dem-heutigen-steinzeitniveau-machen-wir-uns-laecherlich/100121784.html


Craftsmen are not emerging from the valley of tears: | "It can't be any more fun"
derstandard.at/story/3000000265197/handwerker-kommen-nicht-aus-dem-tal-der-traenen-es-mocht-kan-spass-mehr

Citizen's income recipient blows money - | "First a new television": Luxury despite receiving a citizen's income? For Pascal, this doesn't seem to be ...
derwesten.de/panorama/promi-tv/buergergeld-pascal-hartz-und-herzlich-id301531617.html

Shop worker sues company in Spain after traditional Christmas meal was replaced with in-store breakfast
surinenglish.com/spain/employee-sues-her-company-because-swapped-christmas-20250417051424-nt.html

Lio (2) survived a rare diagnosis: Now his parents receive surprising mail.: The good news keeps coming: A reader of the Schwäbische Zeitung has left a generous ...
schwaebische.de/regional/zollernalb/balingen/lio-2-ueberlebte-mit-seltener-diagnose-jetzt-bekommen-seine-eltern-ueberraschende-post-3489833

Higher salaries: coalition row over 15 euro minimum wage: The coalition agreement has barely been signed when the CDU/CSU and SPD are already arguing about what ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/hoehere-gehaelter-koalitionskrach-um-15-euro-mindestlohn-110419406.html

Image from the original article. Source: Commentary on the coalition agreement: Vague savings promises and paltry amounts for the economy
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/kommentar-zum-koalitionsvertrag-vage-einsparversprechen-und-kleckerbetraege-fuer-die-wirtschaft-li.2315255

Key Facts: Surprising Distribution of Ministries in New Coalition
Apr 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- The Union and SPD presented their coalition agreement, featuring unexpected decisions regarding the distribution of ministries.
- The SPD might secure seven ministerial posts, while the division of ministries, including the split of education and research, raised questions.
- Key ministries such as the Finance Ministry could be headed by SPD leader Lars Klingbeil, enhancing the SPD's influence.
- The appointments for additional ministries, particularly in health and digital sectors, remain uncertain, as does the role of SPD leader Saskia Esken.
"The surprise of the distribution of ministries is attributed to the negotiation tactics of party leader Lars Klingbeil."— This statement reflects the SPD's assessment of the distribution of ministries and its reasons.
Image from the original article. Source: PS5 Digital: Sony surprises with another price increase: Sony has once again increased the recommended retail price for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition ...
pcgameshardware.de/Playstation-5-Konsolen-265878/News/Preis-fuer-Digital-Edition-erhoeht-1470467/

Key Facts: PS5 Price Hikes Announced for Various Regions
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamingbolt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamingbolt.com
- Sony has revealed price increases for the PS5 affecting parts of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The standard PS5 will not see a price change in Europe and the UK, but significant hikes will occur in Australia and New Zealand.
- Prices for the standalone Blu-ray drive are also set to rise in these regions.
- Sony is evaluating potential future price adjustments across other EMEA markets due to economic pressures.
Russian couple arrested for breeding protected wild cats in Spain with price tags of up to 60,000 euros
surinenglish.com/spain/russian-tiger-smugglers-arrested-misty-panther-for-20250416071754-nt.html

"Waivers and additional burdens": Court of Auditors presents Merz with massive austerity plan
fr.de/wirtschaft/verzicht-und-zusaetzliche-belastungen-rechnungshof-legt-merz-massive-spar-liste-vor-zr-93689690.html

AfD attacks Finch over promotional video - | Rapper counters accusation of being a "state artist"
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Mass tourism: Venice doubles entrance fee for day tourists: Venice - | A visit to Venice now requires an entrance fee again - | and more than ever before ...
volksstimme.de/panorama/venedig-verdoppelt-eintrittspreis-fur-tagestouristen-4035262

Rheinmetall boss profits from the stock market crash - 160,000 euros profit: Rheinmetall shares fell by almost 25 percent at times on Monday. CEO Papperger took ...
capital.de/geld-versicherungen/rheinmetall-chef-profitiert-vom-boersencrash---160-000-euro-gewinn-35621370.html

Europe enjoying some 'exorbitant privilege' : As European money appears to be heading home from wobbling American assets, it's underwriting the region's entire ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/europe-enjoying-some-exorbitant-privilege-mike-dolan-2025-04-15/

Talks on ending the war: Hamas rejects disarmament in the Gaza Strip: Israel demands that the radical Islamic terrorist organization hand over its weapons ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/gaza-krieg-hamas-lehnt-abruestung-im-gazastreifen-ab-li.2316733

Citizen's income recipients earn thousands of euros with a strange fetish: Lea and René from the social documentary "Poor Germany" receive citizen's ...
focus.de/kultur/kino_tv/buergergeld-empfaenger-verdienen-mit-kuriosem-fetisch-tausende-euro_d04f80a5-860f-4079-8ea0-b9805cdddfe1.html

Saskia Esken: “The increase to 15 euros minimum wage is sure to come”: The SPD chairwoman on criticism of the coalition agreement from her party ...
rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/saskia-esken-sicher-kommt-die-erhoehung-auf-15-euro-mindestlohn_aid-126311381

Money because the dog wasn't allowed to go to the spa: A woman was denied a booking because she wanted to take her assistance dog to the wellness area of a hotel ...
diepresse.com/19580135/geld-weil-der-hund-nicht-zum-wellness-mitdurfte


Court of Auditors calls for an audit of tax subsidies: According to the Federal Audit Office, the new federal government could generate additional revenue for ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/bundesrechnungshof-sparmassnahmen-100.html

Salary: People with these first names earn particularly little: Does your name determine whether you earn a lot or a little? A study seems to reveal a connection ...
derwesten.de/politik/gehalt-netto-einkommen-vornamen-namen-id301531746.html

Bond market "really sunk": Meyer: "Money is leaving the US in droves": Donald Trump's economic measures are shocking the markets - including the domestic markets ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/wirtschaft/Meyer-Das-Geld-geht-in-Scharen-raus-aus-den-USA-article25709078.html

House near Schlüchtern burns to the ground: one person injured - two cats dead: A house in the Schlüchtern district of Kressenbach was on fire last night ...
fuldaerzeitung.de/kinzigtal/hausbrand-in-schluechtern-eine-verletzte-person-zwei-tote-katzen-93688551.html

Fines of up to 2,500 euros: Anyone who separates their waste incorrectly from May onwards will have to pay.
focus.de/wissen/praxistipps/abfall-kontrolle-mit-ki-bis-zu-2500-euro-strafe-wer-ab-mai-seinen-muell-falsch-trennt-muss-blechen_id_260767536.html

New Mercedes 1980s Edition G-Wagen Is the Good Kind of Retro: The Mercedes-Benz 'Stronger Than The 1980s Edition' G-Class has a goofy name but a great look.
thedrive.com/news/new-mercedes-1980s-edition-g-wagen-is-the-good-kind-of-retro

Bomber drops deadly cargo over a field - | now its owner must pay for it: A treasure hunter uses a metal detector to discover a World War II bomb in a field ...
kreiszeitung.de/lokales/niedersachsen/bomber-wirft-toedliche-fracht-ueber-feld-ab-nun-muss-deren-besitzerin-dafuer-zahlen-93690789.html

61,000 euros per child: The pension revolution is coming - if politicians don't screw it up
focus.de/finanzen/altersvorsorge/die-rene-will-rendite-kolumne-61-000-euro-pro-kind-die-rentenrevolution-kommt-wenn-die-politik-es-nicht-verbockt_id_260770364.html

Influencer charges husband 2500 euros per week - for household and children: Laundry, cooking, cleaning, childcare: a mother of three causes a stir with a video ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/influencerin-stellt-ehemann-2500-euro-pro-woche-in-rechnung-fuer-haushalt-und-kinder_a428090e-4e54-40a6-a06a-8a133cbd5143.html

Karl-Heinz Grasser is about to begin his prison sentence: Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser must begin his prison sentence next week - | unless he ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/innenpolitik/19582952/karl-heinz-grassers-haftantritt-steht-kurz-bevor

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