Women’s earnings in Germany drop on average by 20% after marriage. For men, on the other hand, no reduction in earnings was observed after marriage, an ifo Institut study shows.

Germany gave the final green light on Friday to a massive surge in borrowing seen as boosting the country's anaemic economy and ailing corporate sector - but just not in the short term. reuters.com/markets/europe…

A bold move by Germany’s prime minister-in-waiting Friedrich Merz to ease longstanding caps on government spending has won praise internationally but signs are emerging of a domestic political blowback. reuters.com/world/europe/m…

Eating with people, compared with eating alone, was a surprisingly strong indicator of subjective wellbeing—as statistically significant as income and employment status. We need to eat more paellas 🥘🥘🥘 economist.com/graphic-detail…

Is Berlin still sexy? reuters.com/markets/europe…

Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered reuters.com/markets/nowher…

In the Barbie movie, the iconic doll faces a pivotal decision: opt for her trademark sky-high stilettos or embrace the down-to-earth comfort of the quintessentially German Birkenstock sandal? Now, however, Barbie may have another consideration: price. reuters.com/business/retai…

Persuading Germans to break open their piggy banks and spend will be a challenging task for the new government. reuters.com/markets/europe…

Since Trump was elected, US support for international cooperation of all kinds has climbed sharply, from free trade to overseas assistance. Perhaps Trump’s real MAGA legacy will be Making Americans Globalists Again

Without aligning fiscal discipline with pro-growth tax policies, Germany and the EU risk high deficits, mounting debt, and sustained inflation. hubs.ly/Q03kVCzQ0

How a small drop in vaccination rate can lead to measles outbreaks: reuters.com/graphics/USA-H…

Thousands of owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - some 99% of German firms, known collectively as the Mittelstand - may have to wind up their businesses if they cannot find a successor. reuters.com/business/finan…

Germany is set to gradually raise its hourly minimum wage to 14.60 euros by 2027. The country would then have the second-highest minimum wage in the EU behind Luxembourg: reuters.com/business/world…

US, China finish talks in Stockholm as tariff truce holds for now reuters.com/world/china/us…

Sobre un libro que describe los efectos del hambre en el gueto de Varsovia. Las autoridades israelíes de hoy deberían leerlo. elpais.com/opinion/2025-0… via EL PAÍS

What a powerful story! Migrants describe ten years in Europe, the journey to truly belong continues... reuters.com/investigates/s…

Cómo es posible que el mismo pueblo que lleva un holocausto en su memoria haya perdido la compasión de forma tan monstruosa elpais.com/opinion/2025-0… via EL PAÍS

As many southern European cities grow tired of tourists, Berlin is pitching itself as an antidote to the crowds, blistering heatwaves and anti-tourism protests causing problems elsewhere. reuters.com/world/berlin-c…

Agosto ha sido provechoso para Putin y Trump, apocalíptico para los gazatíes, desastroso para los europeos y trágico para todos. elpais.com/opinion/2025-0… via EL PAÍS