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German insurers push for tougher drug price controls. Health insurers call on the government to take stronger action on rising medicine prices as healthcare costs soar.

Germany tops EU fuel prices amid Iran tensions and shopping surge. Record-high fuel prices in Germany spark regulatory probes and cross-border shopping during the Iran crisis.

Industry demands streamlined EU rule enforcement in Germany. German businesses warn against bureaucratic overload when implementing EU directives to boost efficiency.

German firms hold back on hiring amid 2026 economic doubts. Companies adopt a cautious stance on recruitment for Q2 2026 with regional and sectoral uncertainty in play.

Germany's climate goals falter as transport and buildings lag. Key sectors underperform in emissions cuts for 2026, though forests offer some hope for climate progress.