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It marks the lowest level in over ten years: only 206,600 apartments were built in Germany last year, as reported […]

In Germany, the number of employed persons declined significantly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, approximately

In the autumn of 2026, Varta will cease the production of rechargeable button cells at Varta Micro Production GmbH in

Thyssenkrupp is closing its U.S. plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, by the end of March 2027 at the latest. With

The Expert Council on Climate Issues has issued a scathing verdict on Germany’s climate policy. The oversight body has rejected

In 2024—for the third consecutive year—wealthy nations collectively contributed more than $100 billion toward climate protection in poorer countries. However,

In May 2026, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is exploring the acquisition of a VW plant or a facility

In Berlin, the decay of Germany’s infrastructure is now manifesting in drastic consequences: the Technical University was forced to abruptly

In Bavaria, concerns regarding gas extraction are stalling the development of several domestic deposits—even though Germany continues to require gas

In 2026, Germany is experiencing a deep political deadlock, despite months of promises from the government and political parties to

For years, Russia has been pushing for the construction of a new pipeline to China in order to supply its

Friedrichshafen is once again compelled to revise the financial planning of the Zeppelin Foundation. This municipal foundation utilizes its earnings

Several major offshore wind projects in the North and Baltic Seas face an uncertain future in Germany, as BP and

In mid-May 2026, Hochwald Foods—based in Thalfang in the Hunsrück region—is driving forward a major restructuring initiative, during which it

Austria has brought a new gas field into operation in Wittau, near Vienna. The operator, OMV, is developing the largest