On April 19, 2026, Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies sparked a sensitive debate about the future of Volkswagen’s German plants. […]
Since 2000, Germany has transformed its energy supply at a rapid pace, politically driven by a concerted effort to phase
Business sentiment in Germany deteriorated further in April 2026. According to a survey of around 1,000 companies conducted by the
German economy slides deeper into crisis – sentiment reaches new low Read More »
Nineteen leading automotive groups worldwide are facing a deep earnings crisis after the 2025 fiscal year because the anticipated ramp-up
Electric cars: a bottomless pit – car companies’ profits plummet to a ten-year low Read More »
Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) wants landlords to share in potential heating cost increases resulting from the installation of
In April 2026, LEAG put the brakes on its large-scale battery storage plans in Lusatia. The focus is on Jänschwalde
At the Hannover Messe trade fair, Siemens CEO Roland Busch warned of the consequences of EU AI regulations for Europe
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), based in Kiel, plans to relocate parts of its submarine construction to Spain due to the
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, three plant closures in Germany and Austria were decided upon or announced: MANN+HUMMEL plans to
Three factory closures in one day – 900 jobs affected Read More »
According to international organizations, acute food shortages have increased significantly in numerous countries around the world. Around 266 million people
Report: Acute food shortages have increased significantly in many countries Read More »
A stock rally has begun in the nuclear and aerospace sector on international stock markets, driven by investments in small
Boom in nuclear power and space travel triggers stock rally in energy and space stocks Read More »
In Germany, farmers have been increasingly losing leased land to operators of large solar parks since 2023, while government subsidies
In Germany, following the recent rise in oil prices, fears are growing of further price shocks affecting everyday shopping, as
Savings depleted – millions of households fear the next price shock Read More »
Sensor specialist Sick AG, based in Waldkirch, plans to cut around 500 jobs in southern Baden-Württemberg. The cuts will affect
Plans by Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) for Germany’s energy supply continue to draw criticism – even within the
Reich’s plans for future energy supply continue to draw criticism Read More »
