Factory of the future: BCG says AI and robots can keep German manufacturing competitive BCG finds Germany can regain industrial edge with the factory of the future: AI and robotics …
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German economy growth forecast slashed to 0.5 percent by Council of Economic Experts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut sharply as council warns of energy and trade headwinds Germany growth forecast revised to 0.5 percent in 2026 by the federal economic council amid high oil …
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German security agencies debate who would stop hackers breaching chemical plants
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoChemical plant cyberattack scenario exposes gaps in German security planning A hypothetical chemical plant cyberattack being discussed by German agencies highlights weaknesses in coordination, industrial controls and emergency response planning. …
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German aerospace industry hits €62 billion in 2025 as military orders surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman aerospace industry posts record €62bn in 2025 as defense and space orders surge German aerospace industry posts record €62bn in 2025 as defense and space orders surge; Bundeswehr’s €35bn …
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German breweries warn World Cup alone will not guarantee higher beer sales
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman breweries cautious ahead of World Cup as sales hinge on weather and team success German breweries are cautiously optimistic about the World Cup, but say summer beer sales will …
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German cabinet approves housing overhaul and cyber counterattack powers
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman cabinet approves reform package to speed housing, expand cyber powers and toughen trafficking laws Germany’s cabinet approves reform package covering housing law, cyber-defence powers, tougher human‑trafficking penalties, streaming investment …
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Bavaria Files Bundesrat Amendments to German Health Reform, Demands Outpatient Operations Expansion
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBavaria to table amendments in Bundesrat over German health reform, pushing €8bn savings through outpatient operations Bavaria will lodge formal amendments to the German health reform in the Bundesrat, arguing …
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German Superrich Rise to 5,000 and Control 27% of Financial Wealth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Superrich Surge to 5,000 as Wealth Concentration Deepens, BCG Finds BCG’s Global Wealth Report 2025 finds Germany’s superrich rose to about 5,000, holding 27% of financial assets as wealth …
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German long-term care insurance faces June liquidity crisis as reform advances
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s long-term care insurance deficit forces urgent reform push Germany’s long-term care insurance deficit has reached crisis levels, prompting Health Minister Nina Warken to advance a stabilization bill as ministers …
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German Domestic Tourism Expected to Surge at Coasts Amid Middle East Crisis
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany domestic tourism gains as Middle East crisis redirects holidaymakers to North and Baltic coasts Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs are driving Germany domestic tourism to beaches and …