Economy
Germany’s retail industry is entering a period of increasing uncertainty as companies struggle with rising operating costs and fragile consumer demand. Retailers across the country are reporting weaker business conditions, with higher expenses for energy, labour and procurement reducing profit......
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (AHK Morocco) has appointed Silke Kunstreich as its new Managing Director, bringing extensive international experience in business development, marketing and strategic communications to one of the leading institutions promoting German-Moroccan economic......
UniCredit has secured a 17.6% ownership stake in Commerzbank, according to newly released data, marking the latest step in the Italian lender's strategic investment in its German rival following a closely watched takeover attempt. The development comes after UniCredit pursued a months-long effort......
Germany's draft federal budget for 2027 projects borrowing of more than €203 billion, reflecting the country's continued departure from its long-standing fiscal restraint as it prioritizes economic recovery, infrastructure modernization and national security. According to the draft budget,......
Germany's services sector remained in contraction for a third consecutive month in June, although the pace of decline eased as cost pressures moderated and business activity proved more resilient than initially estimated. The latest HCOB Germany Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled......
The German government has introduced a broad package of structural reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s economic performance, improving labour market efficiency and reducing administrative burdens, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to position Europe’s largest economy for long-term......
Deutsche Bank has reached a new wage agreement with labour unions covering thousands of employees at its Postbank division, concluding months of negotiations over pay increases in Germany’s banking sector. The deal provides structured salary rises for employees over a 28-month period, easing tensions......
Private sector activity in Germany weakened further in June, reaching its lowest level in 18 months, as a prolonged downturn in the services sector weighed on overall business conditions, according to a new survey. The latest flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P......
The United States government has opened an official investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing policies, in a move that could potentially lead to the imposition of new tariffs on medical products. The inquiry, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), will......
Germany is in discussions over whether to extend a temporary waiver on its national oil reserve requirements, according to the country’s economy ministry, amid ongoing concerns about global energy stability. The waiver, introduced earlier this year, allowed Germany to partially reduce its mandatory......
German specialty chemicals group Evonik has announced plans to eliminate 3,200 jobs worldwide by 2029 as part of an expanded restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency and adapting to challenging global economic conditions. The company stated that the job reductions will include approximately......
Swedish private equity firm EQT has announced the acquisition of Berlin-based space company Exolaunch, a key player in satellite deployment services that collaborates with major rocket operators, including SpaceX. The deal marks EQT’s first major investment in the space sector and reflects growing......
