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GermanPedia Feb 8, 2026

Unicorn Startups in Germany

Key Takeaways A unicorn is a privately held company valued at over $1 billion, typically following a late-stage…

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GermanPedia Feb 7, 2026

BAMF Freezes Integration Course Applications

Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) stopped approving new applications for state-funded…

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GermanPedia Feb 7, 2026

Italy is the Old Man of Europe

Key Takeaways Median Age of the European Union’s Population Rank Country Median Age 1 Italy 48.4 2 Portugal 46.9 3…

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GermanPedia Feb 6, 2026

European Union’s Debt Has Grown Sharply Over Two Decades

Key Takeaways Government Debt of European Union Member Countries Country Debt (in € bn) Change (in %) 2000 2024 Italy…

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GermanPedia Feb 4, 2026

Europe’s GDP Grew, But the Ranking Hardly Changed

Key Takeaways European Countries’ GDP at Current Prices Rank Country GDP (in € bn) Change in % 2016 2024 1 Germany…

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GermanPedia Feb 3, 2026

Germany’s Largest Trade Surpluses and Deficits by Country

Key Takeaways Germany recorded a positive overall foreign trade balance of approximately €243 billion in 2024. While…

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GermanPedia Feb 2, 2026

Germany’s Top Export Partners: Where €1.55 Trillion in Goods Go

Key Takeaways Germany’s Top Export Destinations by Value Rank Country Exports (In € bn) 1 United States 161.4 2 France…

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GermanPedia Feb 1, 2026

How Sick Leave in Germany Has Changed Since the 1990s

Key Takeaways Average Sick Leave per Employee in Germany Year Average No. of Sick Leave (in working days) 1991 12.7 1992…

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