Montabaur, September 10, 2026: United Internet is launching a major workforce reduction at its subsidiaries IONOS and 1&1 Versatel. A
United Internet is cutting around 800 jobs at IONOS and 1&1 Versatel Read More »
Schramberg – hGears manufactures high-precision gears and transmission components for e-bikes, electrified vehicles, and power tools. On September 7, the
hGears insolvent: E-bike slump and high costs affect 181 employees Read More »
Leuna – The insolvent Leuna Polyamid GmbH is ceasing production at the end of September and closing the plant in
Leuna Polyamid closing: 400 jobs lost – authorities order controlled plant shutdown Read More »
Deutsche Bahn plans to carry out fewer so-called “corridor renovations” on individual rail lines each year in the future. The
Rail executive Palla announces fewer annual corridor renovations Read More »
US tech giant Google has announced a massive expansion of its investments in data centers and digital infrastructure in Finland.
Google plans to invest 13 billion euros in digital infrastructure in Finland Read More »
Prague/Wittenberg – Since September 2, 2026, AGF Nitrogen has been considering curtailing ammonia production at its European plants. The move
Fertilizer: Europe’s second-largest producer considers cutting ammonia production Read More »
Wolfsburg/Martorell – Volkswagen apparently plans to phase out the Seat brand by the end of 2029 at the latest. This
VW plans to phase out the Seat brand by the end of 2029 Read More »
The Baiersbronn virgin-fiber paperboard mill in the Freudenstadt district will cease production in September 2026. The company had already filed
Paper mill in Baiersbronn closes following insolvency – 220 employees lose their jobs Read More »
Halberstadt, August 26, 2026 – Production operations at the historic site of the famous Halberstadt sausages have failed. Halberstädter Konserven
Halberstadt Sausages: Plant closing for good – all remaining employees laid off Read More »
Duisburg – ArcelorMittal plans to largely discontinue its steel production operations in the Ruhrort district of Duisburg after September 2027.
ArcelorMittal closes steel plant in Duisburg – 550 jobs lost Read More »
Nakskov, Denmark – Nordzucker plans to cease sugar production at its Nakskov plant in Denmark in January 2027, following the
Nordzucker closes plant in Denmark after 144 years – up to 150 jobs affected Read More »
Companies are increasingly attributing attacks on the German economy—such as data theft or sabotage—to foreign intelligence services. While organized crime
Attacks on the German economy: Trail increasingly leads to foreign intelligence agencies Read More »
Dortmund/Garching, August 2026. The breakup of the insolvent home improvement chains Hellweg and BayWa Bau & Garten is entering a
DIY chain Hellweg facing breakup: Bauhaus, Obi, and Hornbach bid for stores Read More »
In 2026, the automotive industry must rectify the consequences of multi-billion-dollar miscalculations regarding electric vehicles. Stellantis, Ford, General Motors, and
Berlin/Neuhardenberg, August 2026 – Shortly before the cabinet meeting, the BDI is calling for rapid reforms for more growth and
Industry warns Merz: Germany’s industrial base continues to lose substance Read More »
