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European chip production must expand rapidly as Germany becomes central to EU semiconductor ambitions European chip production must scale as demand soars; Germany’s Dresden cluster and firms Infineon and NXP …

Stellantis strategy: Filosa outlines €190bn target and 7% margin with battery and Tata partnerships Stellantis strategy: CEO Antonio Filosa reveals a five-year plan to hit €190bn revenue and 7% margin …

DAX Surges Past 25,000 as European Stocks Rally on Signs of Iran De‑escalation European markets rose sharply on May 25, 2026, as the DAX closed above 25,000 amid optimism over …

Ferrari Luce Signals Maranello’s Leap into Fully Electric Supercars Ferrari Luce unveiled in Rome marks the company’s first fully electric model, blending traditional design cues with ambitious new electric architecture. …

Smart meters and flexible tariffs could cut Germany’s electricity costs, experts say ZEIT podcast guests say smart meters and flexible tariffs can better match supply and demand, easing grid strain …

Ifo-Bertelsmann Report: German industry investment stagnates while high-tech pockets surge Ifo-Bertelsmann study finds German industry investment stagnant overall, with high-tech sectors and Infineon’s €5bn Dresden plant highlighting regional concentration and …

VW works council scandal: Leading representatives accused of luxury trips, paid escorts and corporate favors Revelations in the VW works council scandal: leading officials accepted luxury trips, paid escorts and …

German industrial job losses hit 2.3% in Q1 2026, EY reports EY analysis: German industrial job losses reached 2.3% by Q1 2026—about 127,300 fewer jobs year‑on‑year; deeper declines since 2019 …

New IW study maps daseinsvorsorge across nearly 11,000 German municipalities New IW assessment measures daseinsvorsorge across nearly 11,000 German municipalities, highlighting local gaps in transport, broadband and health services nationwide. …