Germany Faces Growing Dependence on China, Merics Warns Merics director Mikko Huotari warns that Germany’s dependence on China could trigger an industrial crisis, calling for an EU-aligned strategy to safeguard …
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BMW announces 8,000 worldwide job cuts with majority in Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBMW announces 8,000 job cuts worldwide as industry crisis deepens BMW job cuts of 8,000 roles will hit more than half of reductions in Germany, the company says, as wider …
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Wildberries warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian strikes as Russia’s top bank warns of slowdown
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUkrainian Airstrikes Destroy Wildberries Warehouses, Triggering Supply Disruptions and Economic Warnings Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukrainian airstrikes have been destroyed, causing sharp disruptions to Russia’s largest domestic e-commerce operator and …
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CGM withdraws application against ZF works council chair Achim Dietrich
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCGM withdraws injunction against ZF works council chairman Achim Dietrich after Ulm court expresses doubts CGM withdraws injunction application against ZF works council chairman Achim Dietrich after the Ulm labour …
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Rheinmetall posts 69% revenue surge and €80 billion order backlog in Q2
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRheinmetall Q2 results: Revenue jumps 69% to €3.3 billion as order backlog exceeds €80 billion Rheinmetall Q2 results show revenue surged 69% in the April–June quarter to €3.3 billion, with …
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DIW Konjunkturbarometer warns German economy slips to lowest level since October 2025
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDIW economic barometer tumbles to 91.3 as German business sentiment weakens DIW economic barometer falls to 91.3, the lowest since October 2025, as geopolitical risks, high energy costs and weak …
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ZF works council chief Achim Dietrich avoids interim injunction after CGM withdraws request
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCGM withdraws application against ZF works council chair after court raised doubts CGM withdraws application against ZF works council chair Achim Dietrich after the Ulm labour court suggested the injunction …
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Porsche reports H1 profit surge and announces 5,000 German job cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPorsche job cuts: H1 2026 profit rises to €1.07bn despite falling revenue and deliveries Porsche to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany as H1 2026 revenue falls 5.1% to €17.3 billion …
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BMW announces voluntary cuts of up to 8,000 jobs primarily in Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBMW job cuts: CEO Milan Nedeljković unveils plan to cut about 8,000 positions globally BMW job cuts: New CEO Milan Nedeljković announces a voluntary personnel-structure program to remove roughly 8,000 …
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Ford Raises 2026 Operating Profit Forecast to $10–11 Billion Despite EV Losses
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFord profit forecast rises to $10–11 billion after Q2 beat Ford raises its 2026 operating profit forecast to $10–11 billion after Q2 adjusted EPS topped estimates; net loss tied to …