Rheinmetall and destinus team up in new missile venture

German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch-based aerospace and defense firm Destinus have announced the creation of a new joint venture aimed at developing advanced missile systems for the European market. The new company, to be named Destinus Strike Systems, is expected to be formally established in the second half of the year. The partnership......

German coalition announces fuel price relief worth $1.9 billion

Germany’s governing coalition has announced a major fuel price relief package worth around €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), aiming to ease pressure on households and businesses affected by rising energy costs. The decision comes after a sharp increase in global oil prices, which has been linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and......

Historic appointment as Marie-Louise Eta becomes first woman to coach a Bundesliga team

A historic moment has been reached in German football as Marie-Louise Eta has become the first woman to take charge of a team in the Bundesliga. The 34-year-old has been appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin following the dismissal of former coach Steffen Baumgart. Her appointment marks a milestone in one of Europe’s top football......

Pilots’ union calls two-day strike at Lufthansa over pension dispute

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 from April 13 at 00:01 CET until April 14......

German union leader urges parity with France in KNDS IPO to protect industry interests

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 IG Metall union, said that parity in......

German debt brake reform unlikely during current government term, Bild reports

A planned overhaul of Germany’s constitutional borrowing limit, known as the “debt brake,” is not expected to be completed during the current government’s legislative term, according to reports from German media outlet Bild. The report suggests that the expert commission tasked with evaluating possible reforms has......

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