Leo Müller

ASML’s EUV Dominance Tests Europe’s Chip Strategy ASML’s EUV lithography dominance underpins global chip production; CEO Christophe Fouquet urges Europe to build demand and strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem. ASML has …

German state investments surge to €147.5bn in 2025 as equipment and defence spending jump German state investments rose to €147.5 billion in 2025, up 12.3% from 2024, driven by a …

EU states approve EU-US tariff deal, clearing way for tariff removals and market access EU states approve the EU-US tariff deal in Luxembourg, removing tariffs on industrial goods and widening …

Ifo: Tank rebate passed almost fully to petrol drivers but only partly to diesel users Ifo: Germany’s tank rebate was passed nearly fully to petrol drivers but only partly to …

International News Roundup: Susan Coyle to Lead Australian Army, Madonna’s New Album, AMLA Update, Lindau Meeting and Vietnam’s 50th A concise international news roundup covering defence, culture, finance and commemoration, …

Volkswagen sells Everllence majority stake to Bain after protracted divestment Volkswagen sells Everllence majority stake to Bain for over €1 billion, raising governance questions and securing worker guarantees amid wider …

German pension commission urges end to Minijobs’ special tax status Pension commission urges end to Minijobs’ special tax status, a proposal that could reduce net pay for up to seven …

Volkswagen Weighs Exit from Bosch Autonomous Driving Alliance After €1.5bn Investment Volkswagen is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from the Volkswagen-Bosch autonomous driving alliance after investing €1.5 billion, citing slow technical …

Heatwaves drive surge in demand for air conditioners in Germany, causing stockouts and installer backlogs Air conditioners in Germany are experiencing a sharp rise in demand as recent heatwaves push …