Germany Speeds up Defense Procurement
Germany's cabinet approved a draft law to shorten planning and purchasing cycles for weapons and military equipment, accelerating the country's push to…
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Made for Germany Secures €631bn
Sixty-one companies and investors committed €631 billion to German projects by 2028 under the Made for Germany banner, signaling corporate confidence in…
Germany Investment Summit Secures €631bn
At the July 2025 Chancellery summit, 61 companies pledged €631 billion in German investments by 2028.
Germany Economy Recovery Faces Political Tests
A €631 billion corporate investment pledge gives Germany's recovery momentum, but political and structural challenges remain.
Germany Rethinks Energy Policy with Bold New Steps
Stuttgart cut emissions by 54 percent versus 1990 levels, exceeding its climate target.
Germany’s Start-Up Slowdown Threatens Economic Future
Despite stable-looking company numbers, true entrepreneurship in Germany is falling.
Merz Pushes Economic Overhaul, Faces Labor Resistance
Germany's government has released a nine-point economic agenda focused on deregulation and growth, but labor groups are resisting.
VW Under Pressure: Sanctions, Software Shakeup, and Factory Closure
Volkswagen is under pressure from multiple directions, including a Spanish recycling fine, a major software overhaul, and factory closure threats.
German Economy Set for Sharp Turnaround in 2026 as Fiscal Measures Take Hold
Leading institutes including Ifo and Kiel project a significant economic turnaround for Germany in 2026 as fiscal measures take hold.
One in Four Migrants Considering Leaving Germany Amid Bureaucratic and Social Frustrations
A major IAB study of over 50,000 immigrants found that 26 percent are considering leaving Germany due to bureaucracy and social frustrations.
Fears Grow Over German Gold Held in the US Under Trump’s Second Term
With Trump back in office, Germany is debating the safety of its gold stored in US vaults.
Germany’s Imports from Russia Plunge 95% Amid War and Sanctions
Germany's trade with Russia has fallen by 95% since the full-scale invasion began, marking a historic economic split with lasting consequences for German…