Tag: Germany
Volkswagen’s Automobile Production in Germany Stopped
A problem with Volkswagen’s IT systems led to the halt of automobile production in Germany. German news sources claim that the outage is much larger than expected. German automobile giant…
Germany bans Huawei and ZTE! Here’s why
Germany is preparing to take strict steps for the country’s cyber security. The German Government has not been particularly keen on technological products of Chinese origin for several years. Companies…
Bafin boss insists on a quick solution to the IT problems at Postbank
Mark Branson “Postbank must now solve this quickly,” said the head of the financial regulator Bafin. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The head of the German financial regulator Bafin, Mark Branson, is…
Germany Will Test the Application of Working 4 Days a Week
A research will be conducted in Germany with the participation of at least 50 companies. In this research, a 4-day-a-week working method will be applied and the results will be…
Natural gas tax increase is supported by all ministries
Natural gas is becoming more expensive again Natural gas refinery on the Persian Gulf: The usual VAT rate will be due again in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to information…
China outraged by Baerbock’s statement about Xi
Berlin Annalena Baerbock China reacted to the German Foreign Minister’s statements. (Photo: via REUTERS) Beijing has complained about critical statements made by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock about state and…
Discounter gets a new head of Germany
Christian Härtnagel The discounter’s previous head of Germany is moving to another position in the group. (Photo: ddp/News Licensing Jack Hill/The) Dusseldorf The discounter Lidl is surprisingly replacing the head…
Villeroy & Boch buys bathroom supplier Ideal Standard for 600 million euros
Düsseldorf, Frankfurt Villeroy & Boch has succeeded in the largest takeover in the company’s 276-year history: According to a statement on Monday, the Saarland porcelain group is taking over rival…
Five reasons why France is currently overtaking Germany as a business location
Emmanuel Macron The downside of the billions in investments and aid is that France’s public finances have deteriorated. (Photo: Reuters, Bloomberg [M]) Dunkirk, Paris François Lavallée can still remember the…
Brandenburg Gate sprayed with orange paint
Brandenburg Gate Prepared fire extinguishers are said to have been used during the color campaign. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Members of the climate protection group Last Generation sprayed the Brandenburg Gate…
That’s how great Germany’s chances of a permanent seat on the UN Security Council are
Olaf Scholz during his last speech to the UN General Assembly A permanent seat for Germany on the UN Security Council is likely to meet with resistance from Russia and…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Berlin Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz has announced more support for families when buying a house. “We have a lot of old houses and we have a growing need for…
Consumers are threatened with a double-digit jump in gas prices at the turn of the year
Berlin Gas customers may have to prepare for higher prices again at the turn of the year. The reason: The Ministry of Finance wants to set a higher VAT on…
Daimler truck boss warns of “rise of nationalism in Germany”
Martin Daum, CEO of the vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck The CEO warns of the strengthening of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). (Photo: dpa) Berlin Daimler Truck boss Martin Daum has…
EU renovation obligation – new cost shock for homeowners?
Renovate or not? Many homeowners wonder what rules and costs they will incur. (Photo: imago images/Sabine Gudath) Brussels, Berlin The anger of some homeowners over the heating law recently passed…
Locusts or value creators? These are the most important people in the private equity industry in Germany
Private equity manager Who are the people driving the private equity industry in Germany? Dusseldorf Since SPD politician Franz Müntefering described them as “locusts,” private equity managers in Germany have…
USA and Germany emphasize long-term support for Ukraine
Foreign Minister Annelena Baerbock and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Over the past year and a half, Baerbock has been one of his closest colleagues when it comes to…
Creditors are demanding more than 700 million euros from the insolvent EnBW subsidiary
Biogas plant BMP Greengas purchased biomethane from suppliers in order to then sell it on to municipal utilities and garden centers. (Photo: imago images/Countrypixel) Dusseldorf Creditors in shock and almost…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Klara Geywitz The minister countered allegations that the recently passed Building Energy Act would lead to the “expropriation” of owners of older properties. (Photo: IMAGO/Daniel Kubirski) Berlin Federal Construction Minister…
Thuringian CDU defends vote with AfD
Mario Voigt, leader of the CDU parliamentary group in the Thuringian state parliament “We have to convince people with content, then we can win them back from the margins.” (Photo:…