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Germany's new chancellor just told retirees their pension is basically a participation trophyEconomics

Germany's new chancellor just told retirees their pension is basically a participation trophy

New German chancellor Friedrich Merz called the state pension 'basic cover,' igniting a national debate about retirement security and how Germany stacks up globally.

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Germany's economy is cooked... except for the part that actually isn'tEconomics

Germany's economy is cooked... except for the part that actually isn't

Germany's big industries are struggling, but thousands of mid-sized 'Mittelstand' companies are quietly dominating global niche markets. The economy isn't dead - it's just really hard to explain at dinner parties.

·2 min read