German industry reports rising material shortages as ifo survey shows 15.9% of firms affected German industry faces rising material shortages—ifo survey: 15.9% of firms hit in May. Oil and petrochemical …
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Handelsblatt TECH summit kicks off with Hessen minister and industry executives
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzHandelsblatt TECH Kicks Off with Hessen Minister and Industry Chiefs from Schwarz Digits, TeamViewer and Audi Handelsblatt TECH opened with Hesse’s minister for digitalization and a strong corporate presence, as …
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German chemical industry records 2% Q1 rise but warns recovery fragile
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman chemical industry sees short-term boost as Iran war triggers precautionary orders German chemical industry posts modest Q1 2026 lift as production and sales rise 2% q/q amid Iran war-driven …
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Defense industry holds forum at Borussia Dortmund stadium courting German SMEs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDefense industry goes public as Rheinmetall and peers brief 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund stadium Rheinmetall, MBDA and drone maker Quantum Systems addressed 500 business leaders at Borussia Dortmund, …
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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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EU industry acceleration law risks coercion, raises costs for European manufacturers
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU industry acceleration law sparks debate over protectionism and market control EU industry acceleration law aims to raise the bloc’s industrial share from 14% to 20% by 2035, drawing criticism …
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European chemical industry benefits as Persian Gulf disruptions drive price hikes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean chemical industry gains from supply shocks as prices rise and local producers benefit European chemical industry gains as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Asia force-majeure filings raise prices, benefiting …
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German industry investment stalls as high-tech sectors attract growth, study finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIfo-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 …
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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 …
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Germany housing shortfall worsens as completions fall 18% to 206,600, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany plunges 18% in 2025 to decade low Housing construction in Germany fell 18% in 2025 to 206,600 completed units, a new low that industry groups and …