Europe and German Business News Update – June 4th 2025

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Today is June 4th 2025.

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and here are today's top stories.

In Germany, the fallout from the Cum-Ex tax scandal continues.
Kai-Uwe Steck, a central figure in the multi-million-euro scheme,
has avoided jail with a suspended sentence—raising doubts about the
justice system’s resolve in punishing large-scale financial
crime.

Meanwhile, Vodafone Germany has been hit with a record fine for
violating data privacy regulations, marking the highest penalty
ever imposed by the country's data protection authority.

In the auto industry, Volkswagen is pushing ahead with
cost-cutting: 20,000 employees have accepted voluntary exit offers
as part of a major restructuring effort.

Start-up investors are facing a tough climate. With public listings
and M&A deals drying up, liquidity remains scarce across
Europe.

However, green start-ups are showing resilience, drawing
substantial investment despite the broader economic slowdown.

And finally, a record number of negative electricity prices in
Germany is creating both opportunity and financial headaches, as
the state faces rising compensation costs.

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