EU action against Yangzhou Yangjie tightens chip supply for Germany’s auto industry EU action against Yangzhou Yangjie tightens chip supplies for Germany’s auto industry, risking production delays and forcing manufacturers …
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KUKA after a decade under Midea prompts job cuts and industry shifts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKUKA takeover turns ten: Augsburg plant weathers job cuts as innovation shifts toward China Ten years after the KUKA takeover by China’s Midea, Augsburg’s robotics leader faces job cuts, a …
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Energy-intensive industry output in Germany declines 15.2% from Feb 2022 to Mar 2026
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEnergy-intensive industry in Germany falls 15.2% as energy prices bite Germany’s energy-intensive industry declined 15.2% between February 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 as soaring energy costs reshaped output and …
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Turkish defense industry showcases rising power at SAHA 2026 arms fair
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTurkish Defense Industry on Display at SAHA 2026 as TCG Anadolu Anchors Military Expo Turkey showcases its growing defense exports at SAHA 2026, with TCG Anadolu and advanced drones highlighting …
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German travel industry slumps as Iran war and fuel costs dent bookings
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIran war dents German travel industry confidence as ifo index falls to -43.5 Germany’s travel industry faces growing uncertainty as the Iran war weighs on bookings and fuel costs, pushing …
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DGB congress faces criticism for prioritizing social spending over industry competitiveness
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDGB congress opens amid sharp debate over profits, industry decline and union strategy At the DGB congress, Germany’s largest trade union federation, delegates opened a debate over whether a profit-focused …
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Germany wins EU approval for €5 billion industry decarbonization fund
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Approves €5 Billion Germany Industrial Decarbonisation Funding EU approves €5 billion package to help Germany decarbonise energy‑intensive industry through competitive tenders and strict COâ‚‚ reduction targets. Approval of a …
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Bertelsmann deal creates new music industry powerhouse amid rights consolidation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBertelsmann music deal accelerates consolidation as catalogs and private equity redraw industry map Bertelsmann music deal speeds consolidation as catalog sales and private equity reshape rights, raising stakes for artists, …
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Pharma Industry Warns German Reform Raising Manufacturer Rebates Will Curb Investment
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman health insurance reform draws sharp pharma backlash over dynamic manufacturer discount German health insurance reform sparks pharma alarm as manufacturers warn that dynamic hikes to the manufacturer discount threaten …
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US Announces 25% Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Threatening Auto Industry
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. tariffs on EU cars set at 25% in presidential announcement, industry warns of major fallout U.S. tariffs on EU cars announced by President Trump could reach 25%, risking heavy …