German FAZ: Women can compare themselves with top earners010132

The principle of equal pay was put to the test once again on Thursday before Germany’s highest labor court in Erfurt. In a landmark ruling, the Federal Labor Court (BAG) ruled in the dispute between a department head at Daimler Truck and her employer that women no longer have to be satisfied with the difference… Continue reading German FAZ: Women can compare themselves with top earners010132

German FAZ: From damage you become Plus010131

If a Japanese can laugh again, the shame is forgotten. Above all, however, the work was reworked, and not too briefly. It was three years ago that Toyota launched a fully electric vehicle called the bZ4X. We described it under the heading “Electric Against Will,” because the Japanese acquiesced to a political predicament without being… Continue reading German FAZ: From damage you become Plus010131

German FAZ: Gucci parent company continues to cause price fireworks010131

Luca De Meo’s debut couldn’t have been better. After the Italian took over the management of the French luxury goods manufacturer Kering in mid-September, things seem to be looking up again for the company. In the third quarter, price- and portfolio-adjusted sales fell again by five percent compared to the same period last year. For… Continue reading German FAZ: Gucci parent company continues to cause price fireworks010131

German FAZ: Volkswagen replaces the procurement director010133

In the middle of the chip crisis, Volkswagen announces that the board’s procurement department will be filled on November 1st. The new board member is Karsten Schnake, is 57 years old and is taking on the position at Volkswagen in addition to his position as head of procurement for the Škoda group brand. The previous… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen replaces the procurement director010133

German FAZ: The EU is being crushed in the power struggle between Trump and Xi010132

FAZ+Threatening production stops: The EU is being crushed in the power struggle between Trump and XiOctober 22, 2025, 10:12 p.m. Reading time: 4 min. Expand image description Whether chips for the auto industry or rare earths: China is playing out its power in the trade conflict, “de-risking” of domestic companies is a long time coming.… Continue reading German FAZ: The EU is being crushed in the power struggle between Trump and Xi010132

German FAZ: VW will stop Golf production in Wolfsburg next Wednesday010131

The car company Volkswagen will interrupt production of the Golf at its headquarters in Wolfsburg next Wednesday. At the same time, production at the Zwickau plant, where various electric cars are built, is also to be stopped. This is reported by the Bild newspaper and refers to people familiar with the matter. In Zwickau, the news… Continue reading German FAZ: VW will stop Golf production in Wolfsburg next Wednesday010131

German FAZ: When are wage differences justified?010123

It’s about salaries, questions of justice and the accusation of gender discrimination: The Federal Labor Court (BAG) in Erfurt is hearing on Thursday the cases of two plaintiffs who accuse their employers of wage discrimination. In one legal dispute the accusation is directed against Daimler Truck, in the other against a family business. Go to… Continue reading German FAZ: When are wage differences justified?010123

German FAZ: Germany will experience another electric car boom in 2025010122

FAZ+F.A.Z. exclusive: Germany will experience an electric car boom again in 2025October 22, 2025, 06:50 Reading time: 8 min. Expand image descriptionThe global electric car market reached new highs in the third quarter. In China, sales figures are soaring to record levels thanks to the bitter price war, while in the USA a final spurt… Continue reading German FAZ: Germany will experience another electric car boom in 2025010122

German FAZ: The big bet on intelligent electricity meters010122

FAZ+Metrify from Enpal: The big bet on intelligent electricity metersOctober 22, 2025, 8:05 a.m. Reading time: 5 min. Expand image descriptionThe solar provider Enpal wants to stimulate the sluggish smart meter expansion – and is now also entering the business with private customers. But a sentence from the Ministry of Economic Affairs already calls the… Continue reading German FAZ: The big bet on intelligent electricity meters010122