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Germany is preparing to take direct financial stakes in defence startups as part of a new strategy aimed at strengthening its military technology sector and accelerating innovation in security-related industries. The German government announced on Wednesday the creation of an investment fund that will allow the state to become a shareholder......
German naval shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has ended its interest in acquiring smaller rival German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK), leaving defence company Rheinmetall as the only remaining bidder currently seeking to purchase the shipyard. The decision comes as European defence companies increasingly explore partnerships, acquisitions......
The man accused of carrying out the fatal shooting at a mother-and-child support center in Stade, Germany, has died while in custody, according to the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that he died by suicide while detained, and that there is currently no evidence suggesting the involvement of......
Germany's law enforcement authorities have raised fresh concerns over the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in crimes targeting children, warning that offenders are increasingly exploiting online platforms to facilitate sexual abuse and evade detection. A new report presented in Berlin by Germany's Federal......
Adidas is strengthening its position in the global sportswear market as the FIFA World Cup continues to generate significant commercial opportunities for major athletic brands. The German company has benefited from the strong international exposure provided by the tournament, reinforcing its brand visibility and market appeal. With national......
Deutsche Telekom has strengthened its position in the sports broadcasting market by securing the rights to show the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Germany. The telecommunications company will broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament through its streaming platform MagentaTV, expanding its strategy around major international football events. The......
Italian rail operator Italo Holding has signed a major agreement worth around €3 billion with Siemens Mobility to purchase high-speed trains as part of its ambitious expansion into the German rail market. The deal represents a key step in Italo’s plan to launch commercial services in Germany from 2028, increasing competition in......
Germany is planning a significant expansion of its Bundeswehr Homeland Security Division, with the force expected to grow from its current planned strength of around 6,500 personnel to more than 10,000 troops by 2035. According to Major General Andreas Henne, commander of the division, the expansion will include the creation of additional......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that his government could enter a new phase following a recent political departure, suggesting that a reshuffle of the federal cabinet may now be considered. Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Merz said the latest developments could provide an opportunity to reassess the structure......
Two people have died and four others, including three children, were seriously injured following a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver on a motorway in western Germany, regional police said. The crash occurred overnight near Florstadt, north of Frankfurt, when a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction collided head-on with another......
Jens Spahn has resigned from his leadership position within Germany’s conservative parliamentary bloc after facing mounting political pressure over the birth of his child through a surrogate mother in the United States. The resignation marks a significant development for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the governing conservative alliance......
A new public opinion survey indicates that a majority of Germans are dissatisfied with the reform agenda introduced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, highlighting growing public concerns over the direction of the country's domestic policies. The poll, conducted by the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen institute for German broadcaster......
Employees at Volkswagen will have the opportunity to question Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume during extraordinary staff assemblies scheduled for late August, as concerns grow over the company's restructuring plans and the future of thousands of jobs. According to the company's works council, Blume will participate in meetings......
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