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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 …

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 …

Housing 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 …

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 …

KUKA 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 …

Energy-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 …

Turkish 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 …

Iran 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 …

DGB 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 …