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The United States is more heavily dependent on imports from the European Union than goods from China, according to a study by the German Economic Institute released on Thursday. "The US dependence on imports from the EU has increased significantly since 2010," the Cologne-based IW said. According to the report, the US sourced at least half of its imports across more than 3,100 product groups in 2024 from the EU, with import value totalling around $290 billion. Machinery, equipment and electric technology accounted for the biggest share of imported goods. US dependence on EU imports is far-reac...

The long-standing Israeli organization Peace Now has launched a campaign for a Palestinian state, as several countries prepare to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next week. The campaign, launched under the slogan "Border. Security. Peace. A Palestinian state is good for Israel!", advocates a regional agreement in the Middle East to "end the war, bring home the hostages, normalize relations with moderate Arab states, and resolve the conflict based on the principle of two states for two peoples." "We must face reality. A Palestinian state will be established. The world alre...

German Cup winners VfB Stuttgart are under early pressure to deliver on Friday against St Pauli after a poor start into the Bundesliga season. Stuttgart have just three points from the first three matches as they face St Pauli who have started strongly with seven points. "Every game is important in the Bundesliga. But it is clear that the current situation makes this game just that little bit more important," coach Sebastian Hoeness told reporters on Thursday. "We would have wished for a different start," Hoeness said, adding that a victory would also help "to get some peace and give us time t...

German lawmakers on Thursday voted to approve the country's 2025 budget, signing off on €502.5 billion ($594.8 billion) in total expenditure including far-reaching new debt. It comes after discord over how to plug a massive spending gap brought down the previous government in November. This meant the 2025 budget had to wait until a new government was in place, with a conservative-led alliance under Chancellor Friedrich Merz taking the helm in May following snap elections in February. The core budget includes net borrowing of almost €82 billion, plus billions in investment for defence and infra...