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LEAG halts Gigabattery project in Brandenburg – network charges jeopardize the billion-euro project
In April 2026, LEAG put the brakes on its large-scale battery storage plans in Lusatia. The focus is on Jänschwalde
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Siemens warns: EU AI rules are hindering Europe as a development location for artificial intelligence
At the Hannover Messe trade fair, Siemens CEO Roland Busch warned of the consequences of EU AI regulations for Europe
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Submarine construction to be relocated: Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is considering production in Spain
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), based in Kiel, plans to relocate parts of its submarine construction to Spain due to the
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Three factory closures in one day – 900 jobs affected
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, three plant closures in Germany and Austria were decided upon or announced: MANN+HUMMEL plans to
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Report: Acute food shortages have increased significantly in many countries
According to international organizations, acute food shortages have increased significantly in numerous countries around the world. Around 266 million people
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Boom in nuclear power and space travel triggers stock rally in energy and space stocks
A stock rally has begun in the nuclear and aerospace sector on international stock markets, driven by investments in small
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Solar parks are displacing farmers – leased land is disappearing and threatening livelihoods
In Germany, farmers have been increasingly losing leased land to operators of large solar parks since 2023, while government subsidies
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Savings depleted – millions of households fear the next price shock
In Germany, following the recent rise in oil prices, fears are growing of further price shocks affecting everyday shopping, as
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Sensor specialist Sick AG is cutting 500 jobs in southern Baden – every tenth position is at risk
Sensor specialist Sick AG, based in Waldkirch, plans to cut around 500 jobs in southern Baden-Württemberg. The cuts will affect
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Reich’s plans for future energy supply continue to draw criticism
Plans by Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) for Germany’s energy supply continue to draw criticism – even within the
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MANN+HUMMEL is closing its plant in Speyer – 600 employees face job loss
MANN+HUMMEL plans to close its plant in Speyer by 2028. This will affect 600 employees, including 400 production workers. The
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Leaked data reveals: Tesla concealed Autopilot accidents that resulted in fatalities
In the US, Tesla is alleged to have failed to fully disclose serious accidents involving its Autopilot system for years,
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Higher Regional Court overturns building permit for wind turbines in the Westerwald region
On April 16, 2026, the Higher Administrative Court of Rhineland-Palatinate in Koblenz revoked the building permit for two wind turbines
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Renault is cutting up to 2400 engineering jobs worldwide
Renault plans to cut 15 to 20 percent of its engineering positions worldwide over the next two years. This could
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National Security Council: No energy emergency – but increased monitoring of the situation
The German government’s National Security Council currently sees no threat to Germany’s energy supply. According to information obtained by the