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Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
10 hours ago

Lufthansa labour conflict 'more entrenched than ever', unions say

Lufthansa faces intensified conflict with unions after a week of strikes, leading to flight cancellations and calls for better negotiations.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 days ago

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices

Lufthansa is shutting down its CityLine regional subsidiary due to high fuel prices and ongoing strikes.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
4 days ago

Travel to and from Germany disrupted by back to back Lufthansa strikes

Lufthansa faces significant disruptions due to simultaneous strikes by pilots and cabin crew, affecting flights from major German airports.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
10 hours ago

Lufthansa labour conflict 'more entrenched than ever', unions say

Lufthansa faces intensified conflict with unions after a week of strikes, leading to flight cancellations and calls for better negotiations.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 days ago

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices

Lufthansa is shutting down its CityLine regional subsidiary due to high fuel prices and ongoing strikes.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
4 days ago

Travel to and from Germany disrupted by back to back Lufthansa strikes

Lufthansa faces significant disruptions due to simultaneous strikes by pilots and cabin crew, affecting flights from major German airports.
US Elections
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing - here's what actually will | Fortune

President Trump's tariff strategy aims to boost manufacturing but increases costs and risks inefficiencies in supply chains.
European startups
fromTNW | Eu
6 hours ago

Europe's 80B public money bet on VC and scaleups faces structural growth barriers

The European Investment Fund is launching a €15 billion fund to enhance scaleup funding in Europe, aiming to unlock €80 billion in total.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Far-right AfD ahead of Merz's conservatives

The far-right Alternative for Germany leads in polls, with 26% support, while Chancellor Merz's bloc has dropped to 25%.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Bauer Media Group slashes publishing headcount in company-wide restructure

Bauer Media Group announced a restructuring plan that may lead to job cuts affecting up to 30% of its publishing staff in Germany and the U.K.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It will take more than 600m a year to boost UK industrial competitiveness | Nils Pratley

The UK government introduced a scheme to cut electricity bills for select manufacturers, but many industries feel overlooked and under-supported.
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

Berlin's BUS2BUS 2026 gathers 40 buses with focus on electrification and minibuses - Sustainable Bus

The event features approximately 40 vehicles alongside a conference program addressing topics such as autonomous driving, on-demand transport and operational concepts, including a Sustainable Bus session on intercity bus electrification.
Alternative transportation
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

UK car industry warns EU plan could hit EV trade and jobs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is calling for UK-built vehicles, components and batteries to be granted equivalent status to EU-made products under the proposed 'Made in Europe' framework, arguing that the current draft risks undermining a deeply integrated cross-border industry.
Europe politics
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice | TechCrunch

DeepL launched a voice-to-voice translation suite for various use cases, including meetings and group conversations, along with an API for developers.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
Startup companies
fromForbes
4 days ago

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

What Germany's Art Market Reveals About the Limits of Localism | Artnet News

The German economy's post-pandemic rebound has lagged behind other E.U. countries, and that stagnation has also been reflected in its art market.
Arts
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Why Brazil is in focus at Germany's Hannover Messe

Brazil aims to showcase its industrial technology leadership at Hannover Messe, emphasizing green and digital industries.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

ZF showcases a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin - Sustainable Bus

ZF has launched a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Germany news: Iran war not causing migration wave Dobrindt

We are not currently seeing increased migration pressure. At present, we are seeing high levels of internal migration in both countries, but we are not yet detecting pressure on the Turkish border.
Germany news
Germany news
fromFortune
2 days ago

German workers take more than a day off work sick, every single month-so now the government is stepping in and proposing to cut their pay for it | Fortune

Germany proposes docking wages for sick leave as absenteeism costs businesses €82 billion annually.
#germany
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

A third of Germans anticipate significant price increases for food, energy, and transport due to inflation concerns.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tempolimit? Nein, danke!': why German petrolheads won't slow down despite the energy crisis

Lutz Leif Linden values freedom and technological mastery in high-speed driving, reflecting Germany's complex relationship with speed limits and personal freedom.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: New fuel price law prompts huge midday spike

Gasoline stations in Germany raised prices by an average of 7.5 cents per liter following a new limit on daily price hikes.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

A third of Germans anticipate significant price increases for food, energy, and transport due to inflation concerns.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tempolimit? Nein, danke!': why German petrolheads won't slow down despite the energy crisis

Lutz Leif Linden values freedom and technological mastery in high-speed driving, reflecting Germany's complex relationship with speed limits and personal freedom.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I want to reform our country because a strong Germany is a precondition for a strong Europe

Wars and crises are undermining economies and security, necessitating a united European front for sovereignty and resilience.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

German authorities' data is at risk due to US access through the CLOUD Act, prompting calls for digital sovereignty alternatives.
#immigration
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge

Berlin is reducing fuel taxes while Rheinmetall plans to produce missiles in a new venture.
#ai-regulation
European startups
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

AI: Could Germany adopt Anthropic?

The US government banned Anthropic from its supply chain after the company refused to remove restrictions on Claude's use in autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, creating opportunities for European competitors.
European startups
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

AI: Could Germany adopt Anthropic?

The US government banned Anthropic from its supply chain after the company refused to remove restrictions on Claude's use in autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, creating opportunities for European competitors.
#bureaucracy
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Europe's second chance on AI: building an opportunity in factories, labs, and the real economy | Fortune

Europe's scientific talent, industrial strength, and multi-sector ecosystems position it to lead the next AI innovation wave focused on robotics, manufacturing, chemistry, and healthcare rather than large language models.
#german-economy
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German exports were up in February but industrial output fell

German exports increased by 3.6% in February, but industrial production fell by 0.3%, indicating mixed economic signals.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Mideast war to brake Germany's economic recovery

Rising energy prices from Middle East conflict will slow Germany's economic recovery, with GDP growth forecasted at 0.6% in 2026 and 0.8% in 2027.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German exports were up in February but industrial output fell

German exports increased by 3.6% in February, but industrial production fell by 0.3%, indicating mixed economic signals.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Mideast war to brake Germany's economic recovery

Rising energy prices from Middle East conflict will slow Germany's economic recovery, with GDP growth forecasted at 0.6% in 2026 and 0.8% in 2027.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany to adjust heating law to allow fossil fuels

Germany is reversing its 2021 mandate requiring 65% renewable energy in new heating systems, now allowing gas and oil heating with climate-friendly fuel blending instead.
#youth-emigration
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A significant number of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political polarization.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

One in five young Germans plans to leave the country

A significant portion of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political extremism.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A significant number of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political polarization.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

One in five young Germans plans to leave the country

A significant portion of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political extremism.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Labour union gears up to take on Tesla in Germany

IG Metall union seeks works council control at Tesla's Berlin plant amid tensions over worker rights and union representation in Germany's automotive sector.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany bets on industrial AI to rival US and China

Germany launched Industrial AI Cloud with 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs to reduce US reliance and enable European AI sovereignty for industrial applications.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bitter result' for Friedrich Merz as Greens win in German car heartland

The CDU lost a key Baden-Württemberg state election to the Greens, who secured 30.2% with candidate Cem Özdemir, while the far-right AfD nearly doubled its support to 19%.
#us-tariffs
#fuel-prices
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: IMF predicts stronger growth than expected

Germany's economy is projected to grow 1.1% in 2026, boosted by government spending and domestic demand, outperforming several G7 peers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German economy grew in latest quarter, but challenges remain

Germany's GDP rose 0.3% in Q4 2025 while inflation climbed to 2.1% in January and unemployment surpassed 3.08 million (6.6%).
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads

Germany's new climate program aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 27.1 million tons by 2030 through wind power and e-mobility initiatives.
#germany-china-relations
#germany-us-trade
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?

In 2025, German car companies earned nearly 44% less than in 2024, with earnings before interest and taxes dropping to just 24.9 billion, the lowest since 2020.
Germany news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers

Germany seeks skilled workers from Vietnam to address labor shortages in power line construction.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Merz wraps up Gulf investment charm offensive

Germany positions itself as a reliable investment partner in the Gulf, seeks leadership role in EU-UAE trade talks, and pursues increased energy and arms cooperation.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Merz says time to act to boost EU competitiveness

Europe must act boldly and swiftly to reverse industrial decline, deregulate where needed, and strengthen economic sovereignty to compete with the US and China.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Mideast war plunges German industry into crisis

Germany's energy-intensive industries face severe disruption from Middle East conflict, with surging power costs and supply chain chaos threatening manufacturers across chemicals, steel, and cement sectors.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India trade deal chance for German cars

EU-India trade deal will cut or remove tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports and allow 250,000 European cars annually under expanded quotas, improving market access.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Majority of Germans reject Teslas

More than three-quarters of Germans reject the idea of buying an electric car from the US manufacturer Tesla, according to a recent survey by the German Economic Institute (IW). Some 60% of respondents said buying a Tesla was "completely out of the question," while another 16% said they would "probably not" purchase a car from US tech billionaire Elon Musk's company, which saw sales fall by 13% worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, by 45% in Europe, and by 62% in Germany.
Miscellaneous
#germany-china-trade-relations
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany debates return to nuclear energy

EU Commission President von der Leyen advocates for nuclear energy as reliable, low-emission electricity, calling past EU nuclear phase-outs a strategic mistake, though Germany remains resistant despite energy security concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The real economic impact of clean energy

At a meeting at the Paris headquarters of the intergovernmental body dedicated to global energy security, Wright referred to the "destructive illusion" of the IEA's commitment to massively reducing greenhouse gas emissions sourced from fossil fuels. The US, one of 45 member and associate countries of the IEA that represent 75% of the world's energy demand, is threatening to withdraw from the body if it does not quit its energy transition goals in the next year.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Green Party under pressure over Mercosur vote

She had intended to speak about the flashpoints in international politics, Greenland and Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump, but the journalists present kept returning to the issue of the Mercosur agreement and how her party scuppered its ratification. Mercosur, the EU's major trade deal with the four South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, was meant to be a sign of hope in a world of increasing nationalism a boost to trade based on rules, not punitive tariffs.
Miscellaneous
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's Merz 'concerned' as Mideast drives up energy prices

German Chancellor Merz supports US-Israeli military action against Iran while expressing concern about rising energy costs and economic impacts from Middle East conflict.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Energy bottleneck in Middle East is damaging German economy

Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz after US-Israel attacks, disrupting 20% of global oil trade and causing sharp increases in energy prices across Europe and Germany.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Foreign workers increasing in all sectors in Germany as boomers retire

Germany's employment of native workers is declining as baby boomers retire, making foreign workers essential to sustaining the economy and social systems.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany weighs boon and bane of China's industrial expansion

CATL operates a high-tech battery factory in Arnstadt, Germany, producing 14 GWh annually and exemplifying reverse technology transfer to Europe.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Business index starts year with 'little momentum'

German business sentiment held at 87.6 points, showing weak momentum with manufacturing improving while services and tourism weakened amid marginal growth.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Berlin brings back EV subsidies

German government reintroduced EV purchase subsidies up to €6,000, including hybrids, prompting criticism, while IMF forecasts stronger German economic growth for 2026.
#shadow-economy
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany is aging and shrinking much faster than expected

People still want children, and the question is why are they not having them? A sense of security is essential for realizing the desire to have children. The succession of crises has prevented many people from turning that wish into reality.
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