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German industrial and automotive crisis deepens

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Latest: Germany faces economic strain from U.S. tariffs and Chinese competition

Germany’s economic downturn has intensified, marked by a deepening crisis in the automotive sector and a surge in business closures. Destatis data shows automotive employment fell to 691,500 in the first half of 2026, a

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Stihl proposals regarding German industrial crisis

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Latest: STIHL Chairman Nikolas Stihl calls for German economic reforms

Stihl leadership has proposed increasing the standard weekly working hours from 35 to 40 without additional wage compensation. The company suggests this measure is necessary to reduce personnel costs and improve competit

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German industry debate over working hour reforms

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Latest: German industry leaders propose return to 40-hour work week

The debate over modernizing German working hour regulations has intensified, with a growing focus on the economic sustainability of the current 35-hour work week. Industrial leaders from Mercedes-Benz and Stihl continue