German specialty chemicals group Evonik has announced key leadership changes, appointing a new chief financial officer while extending the mandate of its current chief executive officer until 2030. The company confirmed that Michael Rauch will take over as CFO following a recent board decision. His......
German toy manufacturer Playmobil is preparing to open its first factory outlet store in France, marking a new step in its retail expansion strategy. The store will be located near the city of Troyes, within a shopping outlet known for attracting bargain-seeking customers. The new retail space, covering......
Dutch airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the cancellation of 160 flights across Europe over the coming month, citing rising fuel costs as the primary reason for the decision. The move reflects increasing pressure on airlines as operational expenses continue to climb. KLM, part of the broader......
British recruitment firm Hays has reported a decline in its net fees for the third quarter, reflecting continued weakness in hiring demand, particularly in Germany, its largest market. The company recorded an 8% drop in net fees, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the recruitment sector across......
The pilots’ union VC has called for a two-day strike at German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, escalating an ongoing dispute over pensions and working conditions. The union announced on Saturday that pilots working for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine are expected to walk out......
Germany must ensure equal ownership with France in the planned initial public offering of defense manufacturer KNDS, according to a senior German trade union figure, who warned that anything less could undermine national industrial interests. Jürgen Kerner, deputy head of Germany’s powerful......
Germany’s economy ministry has initiated an investment review of Klesch Group Ltd’s planned acquisition of BP’s (BP Plc) German oil refinery in Gelsenkirchen, according to reports from Spiegel. Confidential documents cited by Spiegel suggest that the nationality of Klesch Group owner......
German exporters are maintaining a generally positive outlook for international sales despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a recent assessment by Allianz Trade. A large proportion of companies in Germany expect export revenues to grow in the coming year, reflecting resilience in one of......
Standard Chartered announced on Monday that Ole Matthiessen will join the bank as its global head of transaction services and digital assets within its corporate and investment banking division. Matthiessen brings extensive experience across various financial products, including transaction banking,......
Dutch technology investor Prosus is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling a portion of its stake in the German food delivery company Delivery Hero. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company is considering offloading approximately 10% of its shares to Hong Kong-based investment......
Germany’s ruling coalition is evaluating a series of measures, including a potential windfall tax, to address the sharp rise in energy prices affecting households and businesses. The proposals come as policymakers respond to economic pressure linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A......
BASF inaugurated Thursday its massive Verbund integrated chemical complex in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, southern China the company's biggest single investment in 160 years at 8.7 billion euros across four square kilometers employing over 2,000. Launch timing shadows short-term profitability amid......
Elon Musk intends to reserve up to 30% of SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering for individual investors, at least triple the typical 5-10% share in standard IPOs. Reuters reported Thursday that this approach breaks from convention, with SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen pitching the oversized retail allocation......
