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Mercedes Benz Eyes Defense Market Diversifying Automotive Empire
Mercedes-Benz’s CEO, Ola Källenius, has indicated that the automotive giant is contemplating entering the defense production sector. According…
KNDS Eyes Mercedes Factory Takeover Adding Muscle to German Defense Tech
German-French tank manufacturer KNDS is reportedly in discussions with Mercedes-Benz regarding the potential acquisition of the company’s plant…
German Intelligence Agency Eyes Massive Power Boost From Federal Government
According to a report by “Der Spiegel”, the German federal government plans to significantly boost the authorities’ powers…
CDU Eyes Health Cuts for Citizens Receiving Unemployment Benefits
CDU auditor Yannick Bury has argued for restricting healthcare provision for recipients of the Bürgergeld (Citizen’s Benefit) who…
Dax Rises To Offset Losses While Eyes Unicredit Opportunity
The Dax continued its recovery trend on Tuesday afternoon, recovering nearly all of the losses accumulated the previous…
Joachim Löw Eyes European Top Club Coaching Role
Joachim Löw, the former national team coach, expressed a desire to guide a club toward European elite status.…
DAX Dips After Easter Traders Eyes Trump Ultimatum
The DAX started the trading day on Tuesday with slight losses. At around 9:30 AM, the main index…
Germany Eyes 21% VAT Increase To Stabilize Economy
The German federal government is reportedly working internally on a two‑percentage‑point increase in the standard value‑added tax (VAT)…
Lars Klingbeil Eyes Luxembourg-Style Fuel Price Caps Amid Iran War Fueled Rise
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil said he will look at how Luxembourg is handling fuel‑price rises caused by the war…
Christian Durr Eyes Second Term As FDP Leader After Mass Resignation
Christian Dürr, the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and the party’s entire board stepped down following the…
US Stocks Rise on Wednesday as Market Eyes Hopeful Iran Negotiations
The U.S. stock markets finished higher on Wednesday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial…
Lithuania Eyes Ukrainian Long Range Weapon Tech Amid Western System Restrictions
Lithuania is examining whether to acquire or co‑develop Ukrainian long‑range weapons technology, according to Chief of Staff Raimundas Vaiksnoras.…
Infineon Eyes Sales Surge From Humanoid Robot Chips
Infineon’s chief executive Jochen Han Beck told a “Handelsblatt” reporter that the company expects a substantial upside from humanoid robots.…
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March
In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…
UN Eyes Rising Violence in South Sudan
The United Nations are monitoring a new surge of violence in South Sudan, with clashes between government troops…
JP Morgan Eyes 2026 as Global Megadeals Year After EA and Warner Bros Splash
JP Morgan’s Global Banking co‑head, Filippo Gori, told the “Handelsblatt” that a wave of large acquisitions is on its way…
German Finance Ministry Eyes EU Minimum Share for Infrastructure to Protect National Interests Under Buy European Rules
In the German federal government, willingness to adopt “Buy European” rules grows as a means to safeguard domestic…
German Railway Eyes Sale Of Global Operations
Deutsche Bahn appears to be considering selling its overseas operating division, which operates under the name ”DB International Operations”. The…
AfD Eyes Own German Radio Station
The AfD is exploring the possibility of launching its own radio station in Germany. Party leaders are expected…
CDU Faction Eyes Climate Goal Shift
A significant internal rift is emerging within Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as influential factions push for…
Japan PM Eyes Early Election
Japanese Premier Signals Potential Snap Election, Raising Political Stakes Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly…
NATO Eyes Arctic Security Push
Escalating Tensions: NATO Considers Arctic Surveillance Mission Amidst Renewed Geopolitical Focus A growing number of NATO member states,…
Minister Cheers Mercosur Deal Eyes Safeguards
The recently concluded Mercosur free trade agreement has elicited a cautiously optimistic response from German Agriculture Minister Alois…
Germany Eyes Mercosur Deal Soon
Berlin – The German government expressed cautious optimism Wednesday regarding the imminent signing of the long-negotiated Mercosur trade…
Klingbeil Eyes Memorable Moments at 2026 World Cup
The outgoing year has prompted significant introspection within Germany’s ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD), with leading figures acknowledging…
Schaeffler Eyes Defense Contracts
Germany’s automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler AG, is dramatically pivoting towards the defense industry, a move signaling a…
Germany Eyes New Migration Course
Germany Signals Continuity and Expansion of Harder Line The German Interior Ministry, under the leadership of CSU politician…
Germany Eyes Tougher Laws Against Terror Plots
The German government is pushing forward with a significant overhaul of criminal law, intended to bolster the nation’s…
EU Eyes Russian Assets to Pressure Putin
The German Green party leadership is advocating for a rapid seizure and utilization of Russian assets held abroad,…
Europe Eyes AI Independence
Germany’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), has ignited a debate regarding Europe’s reliance on US dominance…
Minister Eyes CDU Leadership Role
A shake-up is anticipated within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as Minister of Health Nina Warken is reportedly…
Rivian Eyes VW Combustion Engine Software
A potential shift in the transatlantic automotive partnership between Volkswagen and Rivian is sparking both excitement and anxiety…
Germany Eyes Unified Ukraine Talks
German officials are cautiously optimistic about ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, emphasizing the critical need for unified international…
Russia Eyes NATO Next Warns Rutte
The outgoing NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, issued a stark warning Thursday, asserting that Russia’s ambitions extend far…
RTL Eyes Subscriber Surge Plans Price Hikes
RTL, Germany’s leading private broadcaster, is accelerating its digital strategy with ambitious subscriber targets for its streaming platform,…
Linnemann Eyes Pension Plan Debate
The proposal to link retirement age to the number of years contributed to the pension system is gaining…
Berlin Eyes Olympic Bid With Expert Panel
Berlin’s governing body is pushing forward with its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, sparking debate about…
Germany Eyes Expanded Human Trafficking Victim Protection
A stark disparity exists between the identification of victims of human trafficking and exploitation and the number granted…
Germany Eyes Olympic Bid
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, formally solidified its commitment to a joint bid for the Olympic…
Germany Eyes Digital Overhaul
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), anticipates a significant shift in modernization and deregulation efforts to…
Red Cross Eyes Civil Service Revival
The German Red Cross (DRK) is signaling a potential shift towards reinstating a form of mandatory civilian service,…
Crumbach Eyes BSW Leadership
The possibility of a significant power shift within the burgeoning Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is looming as Brandenburg’s…
Germany Eyes Major Government Overhaul
A sweeping overhaul of Germany’s state administration is being proposed by the federal government and state premiers, aiming…
Australian Arms Firm Eyes German Expansion
Strategic Shift for Australian Defence Firm Signals Growing European Militarization Australian defence technology firm EOS is poised for…
German Air Force Eyes Massive Expansion
The German Air Force is embarking on a radical expansion plan, spearheaded by new Inspector General Holger Neumann,…
Germany Eyes Bold Pension Overhaul
The German government faces mounting pressure to undertake a “brave” and potentially divisive overhaul of the nation’s pension…
Europe Eyes Ukraine Peace Push
The current negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding Ukraine’s future are prompting a stark call for…
Berlin Eyes Olympics Defies Historical Scrutiny
The German government is seriously considering a bid to host the 2040 Olympic Games in Berlin, a move…
Germany Eyes Pension Deal Before Holidays
The German government expresses optimism regarding the resolution of its contentious pension reform debate before the upcoming Christmas…
Geywitz Eyes Bundesrechnungshof Role
Sources indicate a contentious shift in German parliamentary oversight, as former Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and…
Halle Eyes Deutsche Bahn Headquarters
Halle (Saale)’s ambitious bid to attract Deutsche Bahn AG’s corporate headquarters has yet to gain traction at the…
CDU Eyes Saxony-Anhalt Power
The possibility of a minority government in Saxony-Anhalt, led by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is gaining traction…
Germany Eyes Civil Service Prep
Contingency Planning for Potential Reintroduction of Civilian Service Sparks Debate in Germany Berlin – Amidst burgeoning discussions surrounding…
Spahn Eyes Year-End Pension Deal
Despite intensifying resistance from the Junge Union (JU), the youth wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), CDU…
Germany Eyes Digital Immigration Platform
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, is embarking on a sweeping initiative to digitize…
Europe Eyes Cloud Independence
The upcoming “Summit for European Digital Sovereignty” in Berlin is prompting a renewed push from within Germany’s major…
Drone Firm Eyes Auto Suppliers For Arms Production
The burgeoning drone manufacturer, Helsing, is poised for rapid industrial scaling, according to its co-founder and CEO, Gundbert…
Germany Eyes Future Trade with Russia
The Saxon state premier, Michael Kretschmer of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has ignited a fierce debate within…
Saxony Eyes Tougher Sick Leave Rules
Saxony’s Leader Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Boost German Competitiveness, Sparking Debate Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer is pushing for…
Nagel Eyes ECB Top Job
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has signaled his interest in potentially succeeding Christine Lagarde as President of the European…
Draft Law Eyes Selective Military Service
The German government’s current coalition, comprised of the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has…
Berlin Mayor Eyes Citizen Polls Before Election
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the CDU, is pushing for the formal inclusion of citizen referendums within…
Stocks Rise Eyes on Shutdown Vote
German equities surged Wednesday, with the DAX index closing at 24,381 points, representing a 1.2% increase from the…
Germany Eyes More Rail Competition
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has signaled a significant shift in its approach to…
Germany Eyes Bolivia Economic Boost
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, underscored the significance of his imminent meeting with Bolivia’s newly installed government, framing…
SPD Eyes Compromise on Combustion Engine Ban
Negotiations surrounding Germany’s planned 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are showing signs of a potential…
Gelbhaar Eyes Political Return
The resurgence of former Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar onto Berlin’s political scene is stirring a complex mix of…
Leye Eyes BSW Deputy Leadership
The rise of the “Die Basis” (BfS) party, spearheaded by Sahra Wagenknecht, is entering a potentially transformative phase…
Germany Eyes Paris Olympic Model
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is signaling a shift in strategy for its pursuit of hosting the…
Deutsche Börse Eyes US Crypto Partnerships
The German stock exchange operator, Deutsche Börse, is actively pursuing strategic partnerships to aggressively expand its cryptocurrency business,…
ICC Eyes German Office Suite
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is poised to significantly reduce its reliance on US technology, signaling a shift…
AI Eyes Could Scan Train Stations
The German Federal Association of Criminal Investigators (BDK) is advocating for the implementation of AI-powered surveillance systems at…
Daimler Truck Eyes Military Contracts
Daimler Truck is pivoting sharply towards increased military business, signaling a significant shift in strategy amidst escalating geopolitical…
SPD Eyes Borrowed Funds for Pensions
The debate surrounding Germany’s looming pension crisis has intensified, with SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf proposing potentially controversial…
Germany Eyes Disposable Vape Ban
German policymakers are advocating for a swift ban on disposable e-cigarettes while simultaneously emphasizing the urgent need for…
Left Party Eyes 20% Vote Share
The Left party in Germany, under the leadership of Jan van Aken, is signaling an ambitious strategy shift…
Germany Eyes Trade Talks in China
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is embarking on his inaugural visit to China next Sunday, accompanied by a…
Merz Eyes Shift in German Social Partnership
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) delivered a staunch defense of Germany’s traditional ‘social partnership’…
Germany Eyes Digital Car Registration Soon
Germany’s ambitious plans to implement a centralized, digital vehicle registration system are facing significant bureaucratic hurdles despite technical…
Berlin Eyes Rent Controls Again
Berlin’s Left Party candidate, Elif Eralp, is signaling a significant shift in housing policy should she be elected…
Weidel Eyes CDU Alliance
The rhetoric surrounding potential alliances in German politics is escalating, with leading figures from the Alternative for Germany…
AfD Eyes Trump Policies for German Rule
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is openly signaling its intention to emulate Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies should…
RWE Eyes Strategic Gas Reserve
The head of German energy giant RWE, Markus Krebber, is advocating for the establishment of a strategic natural…
Germany Eyes Tougher Anti-Semitism Laws
Germany’s Minister for Education, Karin Prien, has ignited a critical debate surrounding the nation’s legal response to antisemitism,…
France Eyes New Prime Minister
The outgoing French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, signaled a potential resolution to the ongoing government crisis, suggesting a…
Germany Eyes Asylum Hubs Abroad
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), intends to advocate for the establishment of asylum reception centers…
Geywitz Eyes Top Audit Role
Klara Geywitz, the former German Federal Minister for Construction, is set to assume a new role as Vice…
Trump Eyes Gaza Peace Role
A new framework for the future governance of Gaza has been presented by US President following a meeting…
CDU Eyes Presidential Run
Growing within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), voices are advocating for a candidate from their own ranks to…
Germany Eyes Wider Net for Pension Funding
To ensure the long-term viability of the pension system as the large birth cohorts retire, the chair of…
Union Eyes Presidential Bid
Speculation is mounting within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding the selection of the next German Federal President,…
Lockheed Martin Eyes First European THAAD Sales
Lockheed Martin, a leading US defense contractor, is actively pursuing European customers for its Terminal High Altitude Area…
Germany Eyes Organ Donation Reform
The proposal by German states to implement an opt-out system for organ donation has received strong backing from…
VW Eyes Unified Software Across All Powertrains
The Volkswagen Group is evaluating the potential development of a unified operating system applicable to both electric and…
Laschet Eyes Parliamentary Society Leadership
Armin Laschet, a prominent figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the new President…
Germany Eyes Major Pension Overhaul
The German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katarina Reiche of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has voiced strong support…
Inheritance Tax Reform Eyes 800000 Euro Lifelong Allowance
A leading economist is proposing a significant overhaul of inheritance tax regulations, advocating for a lifetime tax-free allowance…
Stocks Slip Eyes on Trump-Xi Call
The German stock exchange experienced a subdued morning session Friday, with the DAX index trending downwards by midday.…
US Eyes Bagram Airbase Return
The United States is reportedly exploring the possibility of re-establishing a presence at the former Bagram Airfield in…