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BMW profit plunges 35% as car unit lags while finance arm outperforms BMW profit falls 35% in Q2 to €1.2bn; automotive operating income collapses as finance services deliver higher returns …

Germany’s EEG reform draft and Netzpaket draw sharp industry and political criticism Germany’s EEG reform and Netzpaket drafts, softened by the Economy Ministry, face industry and Green criticism over curtailment, …

German Mittelstand sales fall 1.4% in May 2026, Datev index shows German Mittelstand sales fell 1.4% in May 2026, the Datev Mittelstandsindex shows; trade, construction and manufacturing led declines while …

Volkswagen shareholders confront governance failures and sweeping job cuts at virtual AGM Volkswagen shareholders pressed executives at the virtual June 18, 2026 AGM, demanding answers on governance shortcomings, mass job …

German housing construction sentiment slips as ifo business climate falls to -29.3 ifo Institute reports German housing construction sentiment worsened in May; business climate down to -29.3, orders slightly up …

German export expectations slide to lowest level since April 2025 as Ifo and DIHK report renewed pessimism Ifo and DIHK data show German export expectations fell to -5.5 in May, …

German economy faces longest slump since 2019 as public concern rises Germany’s economic stagnation since spring 2019 is dragging public confidence down, with rising concerns over growth, jobs and the …

Truth Social parent TMTG posts Q1 2026 loss exceeding $400 million after crypto writedowns Truth Social parent TMTG posted Q1 2026 losses above $400M after crypto writedowns; revenue was about …

German solar installations slow in Q1 2026 as rooftops fall and utility-scale rises Solar installations in Germany slowed to 3.5 GW in Q1 2026, down 6% year‑on‑year, as rooftop and …