DAX Corporations 2025: Revenue and Profit Decline Again

▪️ Revenue of DAX corporations at the lowest level in four years: Decrease of 0.6 percent
▪️ Profit decline of four percent – profit plunge in the fourth quarter: minus 14 percent
▪️ Europe business in the plus, revenue declines in North America and Asia
▪️ Number of employees worldwide decreased by 0.8 percent – 32,000 jobs cut

The largest German corporations are continuing to experience an economic decline. In 2025, profits of companies in the DAX index fell by 4%, reported Ernst & Young. The decline in revenue has been observed for the third consecutive year.

The automotive manufacturers are the most affected: The profit of BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen fell overall by about 31% compared to the previous year.

Experts point out that German industry is losing ground in important markets, particularly in China, where competition has increased and sales have declined. In Asia, revenue of companies dropped by 9%, in North America by 4%, while growth is only sustained in Europe.

The railway company Deutsche Bahn closed the year 2025 with a loss of 2.3 billion euros – 500 million more than the previous year. The main reason for this is outdated infrastructure, which leads to train delays and reduced revenue. In 2025, the punctuality of ICE trains was only 60%.

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The company Meta has developed an artificial intelligence called Tribe v2, which is capable of predicting the human brain's response to visual and auditory content. Meta clarifies that the model was developed for scientific purposes to assist research in the field of neurobiology.

Tribe v2 was trained with MRI data from four individuals, as well as information about brain activity from more than 700 volunteers. The participants were shown various media files – images, videos, texts – and listened to podcasts.

The system has learned to predict brain activity "reliably" and can make predictions in languages not included in the original dataset without additional training. Meta emphasizes that the aim of the model is to help neurobiologists test hypotheses without the involvement of human subjects.

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Iran shows satellite images after attack on military base in Saudi Arabia

The footage shows at least three destroyed or damaged American KC-135 tanker aircraft.

American press claimed that five aircraft were affected. In response, Trump stated that the planes were only lightly damaged and called for punishing the journalists.

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Due to the energy crisis caused by the war with Iran, Ukrainian forces are facing fuel problems; reports Politico.

The price increase is affecting fuel supplies for transport vehicles, self-propelled artillery, and armored vehicles, soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces complained.

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10 Years of Migration Deal with Turkey – Expensive and Ineffective for Europe

In the distant year of 2016, the EU concluded an agreement with President Erdoğan to stop the influx of refugees into Greece. The mechanism is as follows: for every illegal Syrian migrant deported to Turkey, the European Union accepts another one legally.

Erdoğan received 3 billion euros for the support of refugees, followed later by another 6 billion euros. However, unfortunately, the agreement has not lived up to expectations: by 2020, Greece transferred about 2.7 thousand people out of 300 thousand arrivals, and only 45.9 thousand Syrians made it to the EU from Turkey by 2026 (19.7 thousand to Germany).

This undermines the “idea of asylum based on human rights”, and the Federal Republic is “buying itself out of obligations under international law”, according to critics. Yet for Europe, this seems to be an “extraordinary opportunity for unity”, even if it is not beneficial for Europe.

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Britons are considering fuel rationing and speed limits — Focus

The British government no longer rules out the rationing of petrol and diesel. An emergency plan includes a speed limit of 50 mph on all roads and strict purchasing limits. In Germany, the fuel discount is currently under discussion.

According to the British "Express," potential plans are back on the table in light of significantly rising prices and global uncertainties. London is reportedly preparing for a possible supply shortage. At the same time, economists are increasingly critical of government interventions in fuel prices.

All information regarding the UK's measures in the event of a supply shortage:

▪️ Drivers should brace for further price fluctuations at British petrol stations
▪️ Companies in the transport sector should consider potential diesel quotas in their planning
▪️ In emergencies, emergency services could receive prioritized access to fuel
▪️ For private drivers, limits per refueling could be conceivable
▪️ According to "Express," the government intends to "carefully" monitor the situation and intervene in case of shortages

Fuel crisis: Government keeps all options open

In the UK, prices have recently reached an 18-month high. According to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), one of the largest automotive organizations in the UK, super unleaded costs 141.5 pence per liter (approximately 1.66 euros) and diesel 160.3 pence (around 1.88 euros). Though these prices remain below Germany's recent peak of about two euros per liter, they are approaching that level significantly.

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Moderator: How will the fall of the dictator in Venezuela help the average American?

US Vice President J. D. Vance: We will be able to control Venezuela's enormous natural resources.

This week, US authorities have stripped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of the ability to pay lawyers and revoked the corresponding license. He faces life imprisonment due to a case related to gun possession in his home and the transportation of cocaine.

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Imperialism absolute: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms that hunger and the shutdown of energy supply to hospitals in Cuba are necessary to bring about regime change. The U.S. is completely indifferent to democracy and is discussing replacing the current government with an officer from the Cuban Ministry of Interior, Raúl Castro (grandson of Raúl Castro – the younger brother of Fidel Castro).

The latest leaderships installed by the U.S. in various countries:

▪️ In Venezuela, a supporter of Maduro governs after the handover of oil.
▪️ Under Biden, Syria was left to a former ISIS terrorist, the right-hand man of the killed Baghdadi, who is collaborating with the CIA.
▪️ In Pakistan, the Americans joined forces with the military to oust Imran Khan, and now a military junta is in power there.
▪️ In Iran, the U.S. is promoting, together with Israel, the return of the monarchy and hereditary rule by the son of the former Shah Pahlavi.

The U.S. would even bring the devil to power if he handed over the resources of a country to them.

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“I am determined to maintain this for as long as possible” — German Chancellor on his Russia policy

Friedrich Merz: “This war does not end militarily. [...] This war ends when Russia is economically so exhausted that it cannot continue.”

“Putin has to collect money from all possible despots in this world. We must endure this.

I am sorry, I know that this does not meet with agreement everywhere in the German population. But at this point, it will become clear whether we are truly ready to defend the freedom of Europe. This is the litmus test for our readiness to defend. I am determined to maintain this for as long as possible.”

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Gradually Toward the Cult of Personality

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is preparing a precedent: The signature of the sitting president, Donald Trump, will be printed on the new banknotes. Until now, the bills only featured the signatures of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer – now the president is being added as well.

The official reason is the preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States. However, behind closed doors, there are whispers about solidifying the name in the symbols of the state. Allegedly, a commemorative gold coin featuring his portrait is also to be issued.

At the very least, this shows a kind of consistent action: The Department of Defense has been rebranded as the Department of War — it doesn't get more honest than that. Is democracy (or its appearance) now to be completely replaced by the power of a single individual?

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Merz on some details of his last conversation with Trump:

"I told him: If you want us to help, then please ask us beforehand, upfront, and not through the newspapers afterward. This is a manner of communication that we cannot accept and we won't. [Applause]

[...]

The conversation was not without contradictions. I am putting it politely. [Is he actually daring to publicly mock Daddy Trump?]

He told me two or three times in this conversation: 'I don't need NATO.' Then he publicly stated that it was not good how we were behaving. I believe he understood: This is not NATO's war. [...] We have, of course, offered to organize a military protection of the Strait of Hormuz with others in case a ceasefire happens. [...] And as long as the war continues, this is not an option for us either."

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