Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country’s absenteeism compare to other countries?
The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings.
After waiting years for their “golden visas,” investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute.
Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup, when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will stop the chemical giant from paying billions.
Iran has seen a speedy rebound in oil exports after the US-Iran deal granted immediate waivers on US sanctions. Relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction fund now hinge on Tehran meeting key conditions.
European countries have been trying to scale up and integrate their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts.
Alan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted statements. However, the financial crisis took a toll on his standing.
With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent’s digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain.
The Trump administration has restricted foreign access to Anthropic’s latest AI models over security fears, forcing a global shutdown. Could the row hurt the Claude-maker’s IPO plans and set a far-reaching precedent?
Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, accusing the industry of driving inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions gather to seek high returns.