Leo Müller

Germany without America: Holger Stark’s warning for Berlin and a call for strategic autonomy Holger Stark’s Das erwachsene Land warns of ‘Germany without America’ and urges Berlin to adopt strategic …

OLG Düsseldorf sends Bundeswehr procurement fast‑track rule to Germany’s Constitutional Court OLG Düsseldorf has referred a fast‑track procurement dispute to the Federal Constitutional Court, spotlighting Bundeswehr procurement, competition and remedies. …

BAföG reform in doubt as politicians signal funding limits Uncertainty over the BAföG reform leaves students facing rising rents; lawmakers debate cuts while loans, scholarships and education funds become options. …

River heat pumps: untapped potential and hurdles slowing Germany’s heat transition River heat pumps could supply large shares of Germany’s urban heating, but unclear permits, high upfront costs and environmental …

Germany’s Reservestärkungsgesetz Sparks Employer Backlash Over Extended Reserve Call‑Ups Germany’s Reservestärkungsgesetz would allow extended reserve call‑ups for former soldiers, prompting employers to seek safeguards and workforce protections. The federal government’s …

Poland-Germany trade set to surge as Poland’s growth outpaces German investment in eastward links Marcin Piątkowski warns Poland could overtake France as Germany’s second-largest EU trade partner, but slow infrastructure …

Kenfo Chief Anja Mikus Maps Plan to Grow €25bn State Fund into €130bn Kenfo chief Anja Mikus outlines a long-term strategy for Germany’s €25bn sovereign fund to reach €130bn, advocating …

Digitalization in Finance Still Nascent, WHU and PwC Survey Shows WHU and PwC study finds digitalization in finance advancing but incomplete, with CFOs citing budget limits, skills gaps and poor …

German companies return to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to protect assets and rebuild ties German companies return to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum to protect assets and rebuild …