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German housing construction permits jump 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 German housing construction rises 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 permits; experts warn geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs and bottlenecks may …

Germany launches electric car subsidy: BAFA portal opens May 19, 2026 Germany opens electric car subsidy applications May 19, 2026 via BAFA portal; grants €1,500–€6,000 with income and child top-ups. …

Energy Sharing to Start June 1, 2026: Neighbours in Germany Can Now Form Solar Power Communities From June 1, 2026, Energy Sharing lets neighbours install and share solar power, widening …

Germany Faces Likely Shift from Net-zero 2045 After Expert Council Review Germany’s net-zero 2045 target is now widely seen as at risk after a new review by the federal Expert …

Australia orders sale of Chinese-linked stakes in Northern Minerals amid rare-earths push Australia gives six Chinese-linked shareholders two weeks to divest from Northern Minerals amid a US–Australia rare-earths push and …

Commerzbank rejects UniCredit takeover as insufficient, vows to remain independent Commerzbank rejects UniCredit takeover in a formal statement, calling the Italian bank’s swap offer insufficient and lacking a credible strategic …

Ford Europe pledges five Europe-built models by 2029 under new chief Jim Baumbick Ford Europe chief Jim Baumbick vows five Europe-built models by 2029, Renault partnerships and production in France …

Commerzbank Rejects UniCredit Takeover Offer, Calling Bid Unfair and Strategically Flawed Commerzbank rejects UniCredit takeover offer, saying the exchange proposal offers no adequate premium and lacks a credible strategic plan; …

KUKA takeover turns ten: Augsburg plant weathers job cuts as innovation shifts toward China Ten years after the KUKA takeover by China’s Midea, Augsburg’s robotics leader faces job cuts, a …