China’s undervalued yuan costs Germany billions, IW study shows A new study by the German Economic Institute (IW), funded by the Federal Foreign Office, finds that an undervalued yuan has …
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Richest 10 percent cause up to $5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRichest ten percent responsible for $1.7–$5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage, study finds Researchers say the richest ten percent cause $1.7–$5.7 trillion in yearly environmental damage, driven largely by biodiversity …
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German housing market tightens as construction plunges and policy shifts threaten supply
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman housing market faces acute shortage as construction collapses and policy fights escalate Germany’s housing shortage worsens as the German housing market sees soaring urban demand, a 30% collapse in …
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China export surge threatens European industry and jobs, leaders warn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina exports to Europe surge, threatening key industries and jobs Rising exports from China to Europe are outpacing EU shipments and pressuring manufacturers across the bloc, from automakers to energy-equipment …
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Northvolt declares bankruptcy as Lyten acquires Schleswig-Holstein battery plant at steep discount
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNorthvolt battery plant in Schleswig-Holstein sold to start-up Lyten after project collapse Swedish battery maker Northvolt’s failed Northvolt battery plant in Schleswig-Holstein has been taken over by start-up Lyten, after …
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BaFin Appoints Special Commissioners to Run Berenberg Private Bank
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBaFin appoints special commissioners at Berenberg as Schaeffler drone tie-up and US drug-price probe surface BaFin appoints special commissioners to lead Berenberg amid regulatory scrutiny. Schaeffler partners with a French …
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EU Commission proposes law forcing companies to diversify suppliers away from China
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU supply chain law to force companies to diversify suppliers and curb reliance on China EU Commission will propose an EU supply chain law to force companies to diversify suppliers …
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German auto industry faces Chinese surge as BYD eyes world leadership
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman auto industry in China loses ground as BYD targets global leadership by 2030 German auto industry in China loses ground amid a surge in Chinese exports and BYD’s push …
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German producer prices climb 2.2% in May as oil shock drives costs German producer prices rose 2.2% year‑on‑year in May as energy and input costs surged following oil supply disruptions …
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Bonn Friedrich-Ebert Bridge to be demolished and rebuilt, transport minister announces
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFriedrich-Ebert Bridge in Bonn to Stay Closed for Cars and Trucks for at Least Two Years Friedrich-Ebert Bridge in Bonn will remain closed to cars and heavy vehicles for at …