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Longer store hours in Germany

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Germany has opened up the retail sector by introducing longer store hours in a bid to spark economic growth. An old 1950's worker protection law was scrapped so stores could remain open after 8 p.m. and at their discretion. It has been observed that late night shoppers purchase more but it is too soon to see the effects of the new regulation in the state retail sales statistics.

Economic aspects, Store hours, Economic recovery, Financial report

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EU eases the way for merger accords

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The European Commission has passed legislation that will facilitate cross-border corporate mergers. The new law, which still requires approval from the European Parliament before it is enacted, also protects the rig hts of employees and minority shareholders.

Europe, Government expenditures, Participative Management, Interpretation and construction, Acquisitions and mergers, International aspects, Economic policy, Labor law, European Union. European Commission, Participatory management, Employee rights, Minority stockholders, Labour law

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Germany aims to block takeovers by foreign-government investors

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The German government plans to implement legislation aimed at preventing foreign-government investors from launching unsolicited takeover bids for German businesses. Private investors, however, would still be welcome.

Strategy & planning, Administration of General Economic Programs, Foreign Investment Regulations, Planning, Foreign investments, Foreign investment laws, Company business planning, Foreign ownership

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