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NRW Sports Body Must Stop Excluding AfD Members to Keep Tax Benefits. The NRW tax office warns the sports association that excluding AfD members risks losing its non-profit status, leading FVM to focus on members' conduct rather than party affiliation in its offices tax office ruling on AfD exclusion.

Ford to Slash 500 Jobs at Cologne Plant Amid Investor Deal Collapse. Ford's Cologne facility faces a 500-job cut after talks with potential investors fall through, casting doubt on future vehicle production despite recent gains in electric vehicle output job cuts at Ford Cologne.

Bavarian Premier Targets Funding Cuts Over Left Party Extremism Fears. Markus Söder plans to reduce or renegotiate funds to states governed by the Left party, citing concerns about extremism and antisemitism affecting political funding Söder’s funding stance.

Chancellor Merz Vows Strong Action Against Rising Antisemitism in Germany. Friedrich Merz condemns the surge in antisemitism, especially in Berlin, promising robust measures to safeguard Jewish communities and curb hate crimes Merz on antisemitism.

Mercedes-Benz Mulls Production Cuts in Germany Amid Labor Protests. Facing nationwide protests over job security, Mercedes-Benz considers reducing production and cutting labor costs in its German plants to address employee concerns Mercedes-Benz production plans.