Leo Müller

German export expectations slide to -5.5 in May 2026 as ifo signals growing pessimism German export expectations fell to -5.5 in May 2026, the ifo Institute reports, as geopolitical risks …

Health insurance contributions 2027 expected to rise, employers warn German employer association says health insurance contributions 2027 will increase despite government assurances, proposing practice fees and sick-pay cuts. Germany’s main …

European chip production must expand rapidly as Germany becomes central to EU semiconductor ambitions European chip production must scale as demand soars; Germany’s Dresden cluster and firms Infineon and NXP …

Stellantis strategy: Filosa outlines €190bn target and 7% margin with battery and Tata partnerships Stellantis strategy: CEO Antonio Filosa reveals a five-year plan to hit €190bn revenue and 7% margin …

DAX Surges Past 25,000 as European Stocks Rally on Signs of Iran De‑escalation European markets rose sharply on May 25, 2026, as the DAX closed above 25,000 amid optimism over …

Ferrari Luce Signals Maranello’s Leap into Fully Electric Supercars Ferrari Luce unveiled in Rome marks the company’s first fully electric model, blending traditional design cues with ambitious new electric architecture. …

Smart meters and flexible tariffs could cut Germany’s electricity costs, experts say ZEIT podcast guests say smart meters and flexible tariffs can better match supply and demand, easing grid strain …

Ifo-Bertelsmann Report: German industry investment stagnates while high-tech pockets surge Ifo-Bertelsmann study finds German industry investment stagnant overall, with high-tech sectors and Infineon’s €5bn Dresden plant highlighting regional concentration and …

VW works council scandal: Leading representatives accused of luxury trips, paid escorts and corporate favors Revelations in the VW works council scandal: leading officials accepted luxury trips, paid escorts and …