Key Facts: Mallorca's Record Season: Rising Anger and Concerns
15h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
  • Mallorca anticipates a record increase in visitor numbers, potentially surpassing the 20 million mark.

  • Despite economic growth, a significant portion of the population remains at risk of poverty, leading to growing dissatisfaction.

  • Protests against mass tourism are escalating, while the government plans to implement measures to curb its impact.

  • The tourism sector is under pressure to adopt new security measures and raise prices to maintain residents' quality of life.
Reinhold Würth turns 90: 7 pieces of wisdom from Reinhold Würth that still hold true today
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Reinhold Würth turns 90: 7 pieces of wisdom from Reinhold Würth that still ...
Key Facts: Würth Considers Potential Cooperation with AfD
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • Reinhold Würth warns against the AfD but does not rule out a minority government involving the party.

  • He perceives Germany to be in a 'pre-war' state, criticizing the public's failure to recognize the dangers.
  • "Majority is majority"— Reinhold Würth, the entrepreneur, stated this in the context of a potential minority government involving the AfD.
  • Würth believes Friedrich Merz can lead an economic turnaround if not obstructed by the SPD.

  • He argues that support from the AfD for CDU policies is acceptable, stating that 'majority is majority.'
More and more people are applying to defense companies. The industry is booming - and attracting skilled workers from struggling sectors.
One of the largest ships: The cruise ship "Disney Adventure" has finally left the dock after seven years.
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One of the largest ships: The cruise ship
No longer a dream country: 28 percent fewer tourists from Germany in the USA: The USA has always been a dream travel destination for many people. But now ...
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No longer a dream country: 28 percent fewer tourists from Germany in the ...
Social security contributions: Why higher social security contributions are becoming more and more of a problem
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Social security contributions: Why higher social security contributions ...
Investments: How much gold does my portfolio need?: In times of crisis, the demand for gold rises. But what is the optimal proportion of gold? Four strategies ...
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Investments: How much gold does my portfolio need?
How China's car market works: In China, tech giants and domestic automakers are racing for leadership in the electric car market ...
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How China's car market works
Ford Puma Gen-E: Can the electric Puma save Ford in Europe?: Ford isn't doing well in Europe. The compact Puma crossover is seen as a ray of hope: It now ...
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Ford Puma Gen-E: Can the electric Puma save Ford in Europe?
Ritex boss Robert Richter: "Price doesn't matter when it comes to condoms": Condoms are experiencing a boom. Why demand is increasing, which suppliers are ...
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Ritex boss Robert Richter:
Biometric passport photo: Passport photos must be digital from May 1 - | The most important answers
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Biometric passport photo: Passport photos must be digital from May 1 - | ...
Demonstrations against Donald Trump: New nationwide protests against the US President
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Demonstrations against Donald Trump: New nationwide protests against the ...
Key Facts: Protests Against Trump Surge Nationwide
23h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdf.de
  • Thousands in the U.S. are protesting against President Trump's policies, particularly his deportation practices and authoritarian governance.

  • Demonstrators in front of the White House chanted slogans like 'Bring them home,' referencing the deportation of immigrant Garcia.
  • "As Trump and his administration mobilize the deportation machinery of the USA, we will organize networks and systems of resistance to defend our neighbors."— A demonstrator at a rally at Lafayette Square near the White House.
  • Protesters called for the protection of civil rights and criticized Trump's moves to dismantle diversity and equality programs.

  • Protests occurred in multiple cities, including New York and Chicago, aimed at defending democracy against perceived autocracy under the Trump administration.
Donald Trump & Co.: | "I'm tired. I'm tired!": Donald Trump isn't just destroying democracy - | but also the conceivable. It's high time for ...
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Donald Trump & Co.: |
Inheritance tax: How do we optimize term life insurance for tax purposes?: A couple with two children would like to take out term life insurance ...
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Inheritance tax: How do we optimize term life insurance for tax purposes?
Viticulture: When the dream of a winery turns into a nightmare: Being a winemaker is a tough job, and the wine business is highly volatile ...
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Viticulture: When the dream of a winery turns into a nightmare
TikTok: Luxury labels made in China?: Videos from Chinese factories are intended to expose the lack of transparency in the fashion industry ...
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TikTok: Luxury labels made in China?
Deutsche Bahn: Union no longer wants Richard Lutz as head of Deutsche Bahn: Richard Lutz's time as head of Deutsche Bahn may soon be over: the CDU/CSU and ...
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Deutsche Bahn: Union no longer wants Richard Lutz as head of Deutsche Bahn
How bureaucracy is making us unproductive: The economic costs of excessive regulation are even higher than feared: The flood of regulations is eroding our ...
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How bureaucracy is making us unproductive
DHL CEO: Fatigue in the customs dispute is putting a strain on managers - | what can companies do?
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DHL CEO: Fatigue in the customs dispute is putting a strain on managers - ...
Coalition plans: Taxpayers' Association calls for major tax reform: The Taxpayers' Association sees the tax plans of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ...
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Coalition plans: Taxpayers' Association calls for major tax reform
Alma, SteuerGPT and Co.: Which tax app supports you best?: Artificial intelligence is supposed to make tax returns even faster. Does it work? Which offers are ...
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Alma, SteuerGPT and Co.: Which tax app supports you best?
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon: An unexpected opponent for Donald Trump: Not long ago, Jamie Dimon was seen as a Trump apologist. Now the head of the bank JP Morgan ...
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JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon: An unexpected opponent for Donald Trump
Foreign trade: How US tariffs work: A look into the thicket of customs duties shows that new rules do not necessarily mean more work for companies. However ...
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Foreign trade: How US tariffs work
Consequences of trade policy: Municipalities expect a drop in revenue due to US tariffs
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Consequences of trade policy: Municipalities expect a drop in revenue due ...
Assets: How to protect your savings and your portfolio in the event of war: Could Russia attack a NATO country? What would then happen on the capital markets? ...
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Assets: How to protect your savings and your portfolio in the event of war
The stock markets remain volatile. It's important for investors to remain level-headed now. Here are some figures that can help.
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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Deutsche Bahn: Deutsche Bahn needs 150 billion euros for modernization
Economy: Survey: 35 percent of companies plan to cut jobs in 2025: Donald Trump's tariff policy is also weighing on the German economy. According to a survey ...
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Economy: Survey: 35 percent of companies plan to cut jobs in 2025
Ukraine war: Moscow: Taurus would make Germany a party to the war: The probable next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is publicly considering sending the Taurus ...
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Ukraine war: Moscow: Taurus would make Germany a party to the war
Key Facts: Moscow Warns Against Taurus Delivery to Ukraine
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
  • Friedrich Merz is considering supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, eliciting strong backlash from Russia.

  • Russia threatens to view Germany as a belligerent if the missiles are used against Russian targets.
  • If Taurus missiles are used against infrastructure targets in Russia, it will be considered Germany's direct participation in hostilities on the side of the Kyiv regime, with all consequences for Germany that arise from this.— Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, regarding the potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles from Germany to Ukraine.
  • Merz is open to the delivery, while outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously rejected similar requests.

  • Moscow also opposes the idea of a European troop contingent to secure Ukraine, calling it a 'crazy plan.'
Bayer: Legal dispute in the USA - | Bayer wants to settle glyphosate dispute or end marketing
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Bayer: Legal dispute in the USA - | Bayer wants to settle glyphosate ...
Best Practice: The Truth Behind Three Silicon Valley Wisdoms: Anyone who wants to be innovative likes to find inspiration in Silicon Valley ...
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Best Practice: The Truth Behind Three Silicon Valley Wisdoms
Walmart: Why the retail giant's German mission failed: At the end of the 1990s, retail giant Walmart wanted to open the door to Europe wide open. Instead ...
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Walmart: Why the retail giant's German mission failed
Tariff conflict: Thank you, Mr. President: These are Trump's Easter eggs for Germany
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Tariff conflict: Thank you, Mr. President: These are Trump's Easter ...
Menopause: Menopause is taboo in the office - it shouldn't be!: Many companies complain about a lack of motivation and disregard those who want to contribute: ...
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Menopause: Menopause is taboo in the office - it shouldn't be!
LVMH: How the luxury giant is at risk of falling into Trump's tariff trap: Bernard Arnault built a luxury empire with LVMH. Satellite images show how the ...
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LVMH: How the luxury giant is at risk of falling into Trump's tariff ...
"Constructive talks": VW is negotiating with the US government about concessions on tariffs
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Key Facts: VW Negotiates US Production for Audi Amid Tariffs
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
  • VW is negotiating with the US government in response to Donald Trump's tariffs.

  • The company aims to establish US production for Audi as a strategic development step.
  • "We have a forward strategy with exciting project approaches, tailored and attractive for the US market."— VW CEO Oliver Blume on negotiations with the US government.
  • CEO Oliver Blume emphasizes the importance of investments and partnerships in the US.

  • US production for Porsche is ruled out due to currently low sales figures.
Critical minerals: Trump has tariffs on mineral imports reviewed: Trump's tariffs could soon also apply to imports of certain minerals. The US President signed ...
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Critical minerals: Trump has tariffs on mineral imports reviewed
Trade conflict: China calls for resistance against "one-sided protectionism": China reacts to the trade conflict with the USA and seeks allies in the Global ...
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Trade conflict: China calls for resistance against
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 ...
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Future government: Will the Groko get Germany back on track?
Urban Sports Club & Co.: "We are 100 percent dependent": Platforms like Urban Sports Club dominate the fitness market. Small studios are dependent - | Soon ...
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Urban Sports Club & Co.:
Good Friday Battle: "In the final meters, war always looks the same": Fifteen years ago, the German Armed Forces fought one of their toughest battles in ...
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Good Friday Battle:
Commodity market: The economic consequences of the falling oil price: Donald Trump's tariff chaos and disputes within OPEC have caused oil prices to plummet ...
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Commodity market: The economic consequences of the falling oil price
Kläger Group: The medium-sized company that relies on Bitcoin mining: Bitcoin mining appears to have no benefit for many. The Kläger Group from Neusäß near ...
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Kläger Group: The medium-sized company that relies on Bitcoin mining
Electric car Lucid Gravity: How Lucid wants to be successful without China: Byton, Rivian, and Fisker all wanted to be the new Tesla - | none have succeeded so ...
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Electric car Lucid Gravity: How Lucid wants to be successful without China
Trade conflict: Trump: end in sight in dispute over tariff increases between the US and China
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Trade conflict: Trump: end in sight in dispute over tariff increases ...
French politics: Living like God in France? That was once upon a time.: Customs chaos, record debt, and the division of French politics are crippling the economy ...
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French politics: Living like God in France? That was once upon a time.
Electric cars: How researchers aim to nip battery fires in the bud in the future: When electric car batteries catch fire, they are difficult to extinguish ...
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Electric cars: How researchers aim to nip battery fires in the bud in the ...
Merz initiative: a new Taurus air act?: Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed his desire to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. However ...
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Merz initiative: a new Taurus air act?
Key Facts: Renewed Debate on Providing Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
  • The discussion about supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine has resurfaced due to Friedrich Merz's recent proposal.

  • Merz views the Taurus as a crucial means of aiding Ukraine against Russia, while Olaf Scholz opposes the delivery to prevent Germany's involvement in the conflict.
  • "I am not convinced that Putin will respond positively to weakness and peace offerings; he must eventually recognize the hopelessness of this war - for that, we must help Ukraine."— Friedrich Merz, likely future Chancellor, in the ARD program "Caren Miosga".
  • The coalition parties SPD and Union hold differing views on the Taurus supply, with Merz pushing for rapid European coordination and skepticism remaining within the SPD.

  • If delivered, Taurus missiles could allow Ukraine to target military sites in Russian territory, contingent upon the approval of Western allies.
Construction industry in crisis: The personnel paradox on the construction site: The number of building permits has been declining for years. Nevertheless ...
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Construction industry in crisis: The personnel paradox on the construction ...
Jerome Powell: Fed chief doesn't see himself as the savior of the markets: Higher consumer prices, gloomy economic growth: Trump's tariff policy does not bode ...
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Jerome Powell: Fed chief doesn't see himself as the savior of the markets
Key Facts: Powell Affirms Fed Will Not Intervene in Markets
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: finance.yahoo.com
  • Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, made it clear that no short-term interest rate cuts or interventions in the bond market are expected.

  • Responding to a question about a 'Fed put' in the stock market, Powell explicitly said 'no,' which dampened speculation about potential market intervention.
  • I'm going to say no.— Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, during an appearance at the Economic Club of Chicago when asked if there was a 'Fed put' in the stock market.
  • Despite market uncertainties, Powell described the situation as 'orderly' as bond markets stabilized this week.

  • Powell indicated that the Fed might prioritize controlling inflation, given that President Trump's tariffs are expected to impact both inflation and growth.
Clash with Donald Trump: Elite Harvard University Could Lose Tax Exemption: Harvard University in the US is refusing to submit to the US government's ...
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Clash with Donald Trump: Elite Harvard University Could Lose Tax Exemption
Key Facts: Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status Under Scrutiny
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
  • The IRS is considering revoking Harvard's tax exemption, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal aid to the university.

  • President Trump publicly demanded that Harvard pay taxes, while IRS officials indicated that scrutiny of the university had begun prior to his call.
  • "Such an unprecedented action would endanger our ability to carry out our educational mission."— Harvard stated that there is no legal basis for rescinding its tax status.
  • Harvard rejected the claims and warned that revoking its tax status would harm its educational mission and reduce financial aid and research funding.

  • The pressure on Harvard is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to challenge the liberal bias at elite universities, threatening billions in federal funding.
VW: Volkswagen to schedule extra shifts in Wolfsburg: At its main plant, Volkswagen produces, among other things, its long-running model, the Tiguan ...
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VW: Volkswagen to schedule extra shifts in Wolfsburg
TSCM: Taiwanese chip giant achieves unexpected jump in profits: Demand for chips continues unabated. The quarterly profit of industry leader TSMC grows by a ...
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TSCM: Taiwanese chip giant achieves unexpected jump in profits
Key Facts: TSMC's Optimism Revives Chip Stocks Amid Tariff Concerns
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • TSMC's upbeat earnings forecast boosted share prices in Asia and Europe.

  • Despite US tariff uncertainties, TSMC anticipates strong AI chip demand and stable customer behavior.
  • "The threat of tariffs has weighed on TSMC stock."— Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide in Philadelphia, discusses the uncertainties in the industry.
  • TSMC shares have fallen over 20% this year due to concerns about trade policies.

  • Geopolitical risks in Taiwan could significantly impact US tech firms reliant on Taiwanese manufacturers.
Tech industry: How the power of the tech oligarchs can be broken: Tech oligarchs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are endangering democracy and our social ...
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Tech industry: How the power of the tech oligarchs can be broken
Key Facts: Protests Erupt Over Porsche Tunnel in Salzburg
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
  • A proposed private tunnel to Wolfgang Porsche's villa in Salzburg has sparked controversy.

  • Activists protested with a banner and criticized the €40,000 paid by Porsche for the tunnel.
  • "We reject special treatment for the super-rich."— Ingeborg Haller, a member of the Greens, commented on the special treatment in relation to the tunnel construction.
  • Opponents, including the Greens and the Communist Party, demand more transparency and reject special treatment for the wealthy.

  • The Salzburg City Council is expected to decide on the land use plan in May.