Autonomous driving, EV subsidies, and the new politics of mobility
(de-news.net) – While considering EU-focused criteria for EV subsidies and postponing more stringent plug-in hybrid emissions regulations, Germany is increasing…
More jobs filled in Germany as economic forecast improves
(de-news.net) – Job vacancies fell to about 1 million in the second quarter of 2026 as upgraded economic forecasts pointed…
As Merz calls for optimism, Germany’s coalition must tackle reforms
(de-news.net) – At the close of the Cabinet retreat at Neuhardenberg Castle, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for Germany to…
Housing approvals rise sharply despite persistent construction constraints
(de-news.net) – In the first half of 2026, Germany’s residential building permits increased by almost 15%, which was the biggest…
Extreme weather deepens risks for Germany’s economy
(de-news.net) – Germany’s economy faces mounting pressure from extreme heat, record-low river levels, trade tensions and energy costs. Economists warn…
Germany grapples with record low Rhine levels, weighing river engineering
(de-news.net) – Germany’s exceptionally low river levels have intensified debate over how to respond to the growing impacts of drought…
Merz defends coalition record, sets agenda for second half of 2026
(de-news.net) – In addition to outlining the coalition’s legislative agenda for the rest of 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the…
July brings major policy changes across Germany’s social and economic landscape
(de-news.net) – In July, a series of government initiatives affecting social welfare, taxation, pensions, fuel prices, and broader economic policy…
Artificial intelligence (AI) as growth engine and disruption force
(de-news.net) – German industry leadership and empirical findings converge on artificial intelligence (AI) as both a potential remedy for deindustrialization…
Berlin talks held with coalition, business, and labor leaders
(de-news.net) – German coalition leaders, business associations, and trade unions held exploratory talks in Berlin on planned economic and social…