• A DIHK survey shows German companies feel the impact of the Iran war, especially in the Middle East, with business confidence declining in the Gulf region.
  • Only 21% of firms expect economic conditions to improve abroad in the next 12 months, while 32% anticipate a decline.
  • High energy costs are now the biggest risk for 46% of firms, more than double the level in autumn 2025.
  • The suspect in a deadly car ramming in Leipzig that killed two people is set to appear before a judge.
  • Prosecutors believe the suspect acted alone and without political or religious motive.
  • Saxony state premier Michael Kretschmer expressed shock and promised a full investigation.

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