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German Industry Orders Jump By 16 Percent in March 2026
According to preliminary figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday, the real order backlog for…
German Industry Cites Declining Competitiveness Amid Economic Struggles
The German industrial sector perceives itself as facing declining competitiveness. According to an Ifo Institute survey conducted in…
Germany and France Pledge Joint Effort to Boost European Pharmaceutical Industry
At the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Germany and France signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening the…
German Railway Industry Demands Immediate Reform of Rail Track Pricing
Representatives of the railway sector are urgently calling on Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), to implement…
Pharma Industry Slams Warkens Law Over Worrying Impact on Drug Production
The Association of Researching Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (VFA) has accused the Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warken (CDU), of…
Iran Conflict Harms Travel Industry Business Confidence
The business climate for travel agencies and tour operators continued to deteriorate in April. According to the Economic…
Auto Industry Faces Job Losses With VDA Predicting Massive Cuts By 2035
The head of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Hildegard Müller, anticipates a further, massive reduction…
German Industry Demands Faster Corporate Tax Cuts Ahead of Coalition Meeting
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) is publicly pushing for new economic relief measures ahead of…
TKK Boss Slams Coalition Accusing Them of Caving to Pharma Industry
During the dispute surrounding the healthcare savings package, Jens Baas, the head of the Techniker Krankenkasse, accused the…
Crafts Industry Head Warns Wealthy Earners Face Tax Burden From Reform
The President of German skilled crafts, Jörg Dittrich, has issued a warning regarding the potential burden placed on…
Chemical Industry Business Climate Plummets to Three-Year Low
The business climate in the chemical industry dimmed significantly in April. Data from the Ifo Institute revealed that…
Euromost Overhauling Forest Protection Rules For Leather Industry
The European Commission plans to overhaul the EU Deforestation Regulation, which aims to prevent the clearing of forests.…
Auto Industry Sentiment Plunges As IFO Business Confidence Deteriorates Sharply
The Ifo Institute reported on Monday that the business climate for the automotive industry deteriorated significantly in April.…
Plastics Industry Fears Supply Crunch Amid Iran Crisis Profoundting Raw Material Shortages
Markus Steilemann, the CEO of the chemical conglomerate Covestro, predicts that the Iran crisis will lead to significant…
Berlin Kiev Advance Defense Cooperation Tech Sharing Boosts Armaments Industry
Germany and Ukraine have agreed to deepen their partnership within the defense and security sectors. During a recent…
Günther Backs Sugar Tax Plans Industry Remains Opposed
Daniel Günther, the Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein, welcomed the federal government’s plan to introduce a sugar tax on sweet…
Aleph Alpha Joins Cohere Canadian AI Giant Solidifying Industry Power
The Heidelberg-based AI company, Aleph Alpha, is set to join the Canadian firm Cohere. This merger was confirmed…
Auto Parts Giant AdvocatesNuclear Power Return To Secure Germany Industry
Mathias Miedreich, the CEO of the automotive supplier ZF, is advocating for Germany’s return to nuclear power. He…
German Trades Slash Revenue Despite €762 Billion Industry Output
The German craft sector generated a total revenue of 762 billion euros in 2024, according to the Federal…
German Industry Boosts Investment Plans Signaling Strong Economic Confidence
Companies across Germany have revised upwards their investment plans for the current year. According to the Ifo Institute…
German Industry Group Downgrades 2026 Growth Forecast Predicts Slow Year Ahead
The Federation of German Industry (BDI) anticipates only minimal economic growth this year. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”…
Air Cargo Industry Demands Priority Fuel Supply Amid Liquefied Petroleum Concerns
Due to impending kerosene shortages, air cargo companies are calling for priority fuel allocation. Claus Wagner, chairman of…
EU GREENLIGHTS GERMAN INDUSTRY POWER WITH CHEAPER ELECTRICITY
The European Commission approved an aid program worth 3.8 billion euros on Thursday, allowing the German government to…
German Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Meat Industry Regulations
The Federal Constitutional Court rejected a constitutional complaint concerning the law aimed at securing employee rights within the…
Logistics Industry Slams Late Energy Tax Cut Stall Until Early May
The logistics sector and the Federation of Taxpayers severely criticized the fact that the temporary reduction of the…
German Industry Warns Lingering Economic Troubles Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued warnings…
German Auto Industry Mood Dims As Business Climate Cools
The business climate within Germany’s automotive sector appeared somewhat dampened during March. According to the Munich-based Ifo Institute,…
German Industry Fears Collapse of Key EU US Data Agreement
German economic associations have warned of severe consequences for businesses if the US government undermines the data agreement…
Industry to Fund Water Treatment for Pharmaceutical Chemical Runoff
Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider, a member of the SPD party, advocates that the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries must…
German Industry Hiring Slows Down Job Listings Drop Two Years Running
The number of jobs advertised in Germany’s industrial sector has fallen significantly for the second consecutive year. According…
German Chemical Industry Sees Sharp Drop in Business Confidence in March
The business climate in Germany’s chemical industry has deteriorated sharply in March. The Ifo Institute’s industry indicator slipped…
German Industry Still Thrives Despite Deep Structural Break Study Says
The German industry is experiencing a deep structural shift, but this does not amount to deindustrialisation. Three studies…
Reiche to Let Industry Emit More CO2 Cites Price Pressure on EU Emissions Market
German Economy Minister Katrin Reiche (CDU) said that industry will be allowed to emit more CO₂. In an…
Oil Industry Warns of Supply Risks If Iran War Prolongs
The German industry group Fuels and Energy reports that, at present, no fuel shortages seem imminent. According to…
German Food Industry Reports No Shortages Ahead of Easter
A few days before Easter, the food industry is reassuring the public about food supply. “We don’t expect…
German Real Estate Market Faces New Doubts as Industry Sentiment Drops
At the start of the year the mood in Germany’s real‑estate sector has worsened again. According to a…
German Air Industry Warns of Escalating Strikes Threatening Aviation Hub
The German Association of the Aviation Industry (BDL) has warned that the ongoing strikes in the country’s aviation…
Oil Industry Association Warns German Coalition Of Fuel Market Interventions Threatening Supply Security
The Association of the Mineral Oil Industry has warned the black‑red coalition sharply about planned interventions in the…
Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to Wrap Up Fuel Price Package by Early April Amid Accusations of Oil Industry Price Hikes
Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) has criticised the petroleum industry amid sharply rising fuel prices. “It…
SPD VICE SPEAKER SLAMS OIL INDUSTRY AT FUEL PRICE TASKFORCE
SPD deputy faction leader Armand Zorn criticized the representatives of the petroleum industry as “unacceptable and contradictory” during the…
Oil Industry Stands Firm Against Antitrust Crackdown, Alerts to Fuel Shortage
The oil‑fuel industry has opposed a tightening of antitrust law and warned of shortages in gasoline and diesel…
Reiche Unveils Five-Point Plan to Bolster German Industry Amid Global Uncertainty
German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) stressed the importance of a strong industrial sector for…
German Chemical Industry Faces Ongoing Slump as Pharma Adds Small Growth in Q4 2025
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Germany remains in a difficult position. In Q4 2025 the chemicals sector recorded…
German Transport Industry Warns Of Rising Consumer Prices Amid Fuel Cost Surge
German transport companies warn that the sharp rise in fuel prices will push consumer prices higher. Dirk Engelhardt, spokesperson…
German Customs And Tobacco Industry Warn Of Growing Dark Market For Nicotine Products
The German Customs and Finance Union (BDZ) and the National Association of the Tobacco Industry and Novel Products…
German Coal Industry Promises Reserve Power Plants to Slash Energy Costs During Iran Conflict
The German hard‑coal sector claims it can help lower energy prices amid the current Iran conflict.Axel Bethe, Chairman…
Auto Industry Business Outlook Improves Again In February
The business climate in Germany’s auto industry continued to improve in February. The Ifo business climate indicator rose…
Hardt Praises Attack on Iran While Shipping Industry Warns of Rising Risks
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt (CDU), viewed a possible end to the Mullah regime…
Industry Groups Slam Proposed Cuts to Small Solar Panel Subsidies
The proposals of Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) to sharply cut subsidies for solar power have drawn sharp criticism…
German Industry Races to Reclaim Chip Domination Amid New Crisis
Industry in Germany is struggling again to secure chips. Noureddine Seddiki, head of the Frankfurt electronics broker “Sand and…
German Industry Group Demands Transparency From Chinese Export Controls and Calls to Cut Dependence
The chief executive of the BDI, Tanja Gönner, called for increased transparency and reliability in China’s export‑control regime and…
German Auto Industry Hopes Merz Initiative Will Open Chinese Market
German automakers expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to push for market liberalisation in his upcoming trip to China. “The German…
German Industry Groups Unswayed by Supreme Court Ruling on US Tariffs VDMA Praises Decision
The German Association of Machine Tools and Plant Engineering (VDMA) welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on U.S. trade…
Germany’s Environment Minister Boosts Free CO2 Allowances to Ease Chemical Industry Costs
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has announced that he will grant the chemical industry a larger share of…
Steel Industry Blasts EU’s Softening of Buy European Rules
The steel industry has voiced strong opposition to the European Commission’s proposal to relax the “Buy European” rules…
Health Insurers Warn Against Funding Pharma Industry At Taxpayer’s Expense
The German Statutory Health Insurance Federation has formally rejected a proposal that would fund industry policy aimed at…
Ursula von der Leyen Urges Faster EU Approvals for Industry to Stay Competitive
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called for a faster pace in Europe on Wednesday at the…
BASF Demands Swift Relief for Industry as Cefic President Calls for Quick Support
BASF chief Markus Kamieth, who also serves as president of the European chemical industry association CEFIC, called for swift…
German Industry and IG Metall Urge Dual Eurofighter Successors in FCAS European Fighter Aircraft System
The German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) and the IG Metall union are urging that the German‑French‑Spanish fighter‑jet project FCAS…
Auto Industry Business Climate Improves Slightly in January Ifo Survey
The business climate in Germany’s automotive sector, measured by the Munich Ifo Institute, ticked up slightly in January,…
EU Commission Aims to Loosen Emission Caps for Industry, Weakening ETS
The European Commission plans to weaken the EU Emissions Trading System for the energy sector and industry (EU‑ETS‑1),…
German Chemical Industry Mood Improves Slightly in January
The sentiment of the German chemical industry saw a modest improvement in January. The Ifo Chemical Industry Index…
Vegetable Industry Braces for €250 Million Loss as Meat‑Alternative Name Ban Looms
Balpro, the lobby and industry association for food suppliers, has estimated that a forthcoming ban on using the…
Economists Slam AfD Auto Industry Boost Plans in Baden Wurttemberg
Leading economists sharply criticized the AfD’s economic proposals aimed at boosting the automotive sector in Baden-Württemberg and warned…
High Workload Sick Days and Unusual Hours Dominate Service Industry
In the service sector, work‑related stress, working despite illness, and non‑traditional hours are common challenges. A recent study…
German Auto Industry Demands Better Charging and Lower Energy for EVs After New Incentive
Banaszak criticised that the subsidy is neither specifically linked to European manufacturers nor explained why plug‑in hybrids should…
Fashion Industry Seeks Role in Textile Law
The German textile and fashion industry is urging the federal government to foster collaboration with domestic manufacturers as…
Industry Power Price Funding Uncertain
A critical vulnerability has emerged in the German government’s planned Industriestrompreis, or “industrial electricity price” scheme, raising serious…
AI Boost Urged for German Industry Energy
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) Economic Council is issuing a forceful call for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence…
Metal Industry Braces for Job Losses
German Manufacturing Sector Braces for Further Job Losses Amidst Rising Costs A significant contraction in Germany’s traditionally robust…
Industry Body Questions Pension Reform Prospects
Doubts are emerging over the effectiveness of Germany’s newly formed pension reform commission, with the President of the…
Industry Lags on Battery Investment
The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is escalating tensions with Berlin and publicly criticizing the nation’s automotive industry over…
Germany Defends Chemical Rules Amid Industry Concerns
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Carsten Schneider (SPD), has firmly resisted calls for revisions to the…
Germany Fund Sparks Cautious Industry Response
The newly unveiled Germany Fund, a joint initiative of the federal government and state-owned development bank KfW, is…
Industry Emissions Set to Continue
A faction within Germany’s conservative CDU party is advocating for a significant relaxation of the nation’s carbon emissions…
Industry Orders Surge in Germany
Germany’s industrial sector demonstrated a fragile rebound in October 2025, with the real volume of orders increasing by…
Industry Fears Economic Backlash
A growing wave of frustration is engulfing the German business community, with the President of the Federation of…
German Industry Urges Mining Expansion
The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued a stark critique of the federal government’s approach…
Heating Law Sparks Industry Concerns
The German government’s recently unveiled plans for a reform of the Buildings Energy Act (GEG), now rebranded as…
Industry Power Price Rollout On Track
The German government remains steadfast in its commitment to introducing a subsidized “industrial electricity price” for energy-intensive industries,…
Hybrid Hope Fuels Auto Industry Shift
The German automotive industry is cautiously welcoming the recent shift in the German government’s stance on the phasing…
Chemical Industry Risks Climate Goal Failure
A critical assessment of Germany’s chemical industry reveals a troubling divergence from pledged commitments to “green chemistry” potentially…
Reiche Hosts Chemical Industry Summit
A high-level summit convened by Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, is set to launch a new, ambitious…
US Tariffs Hit German Industry Unevenly
A stark geographical disparity in the economic impact of US tariffs on European goods is emerging, according to…
NRW Industry Fears Job Losses
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s industrial heartland, faces a looming crisis of deindustrialization as companies warn of accelerating job losses…
European Car Industry Faces Decline
A new study from US-based consultancy Kearney paints a stark picture of the European automotive industry as the…
Auto Industry Sentiment Plummets
The German automotive industry is experiencing a significant downturn in confidence, reversing a brief period of optimism observed…
Government Boosts Defense Industry Talks
The German government has launched an expanded industrial dialogue, “Industry in Dialogue for Security” signaling a concerted effort…
Profits Surge Tax Arms Industry Now
The burgeoning arms industry is generating significant debate in Germany, with calls intensifying for the government to introduce…
Green Leader Seeks Auto Industry Talks
The Green Party’s leading candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has cautioned against a top-down…
Auto Industry Job Market Contracts
The German automotive industry, a cornerstone of the national economy, is experiencing a palpable shift reflected in a…
Job Cuts Loom for German Industry
A growing sense of unease is permeating Germany’s industrial sector, with the head of the powerful IG Metall…
Auto Industry Job Losses Deepen
Germany’s industrial landscape is undergoing a significant contraction, with alarming job losses particularly concentrated within the automotive sector,…
Industry Orders Rise Sharply
Germany’s manufacturing sector presents a superficially positive picture in September 2025, but closer examination reveals underlying vulnerabilities and…
Industry Relief Package Targets 91 Sectors
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs is preparing to roll out the controversial Industriestrompreis (industrial electricity price)…
Germany Pushes Industry to Embrace AI
embrace artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, or risk losing significant market share and economic sovereignty.. In a commentary…
Industry Power Deal Costs Germany Billions
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action anticipates the new “industrial electricity price” subsidy will…
Industry Fuels Energy Use Surge
The German industrial sector’s energy consumption rebounded in 2024, signaling a complex interplay of economic recovery and persistent…
Heating Industry Fears Renewed Legal Battles
A renewed political clash over Germany’s building energy law (GEG), commonly referred to as the “heating law” threatens…
Industry Gets Power Tax Relief
The German Bundestag has approved legislation extending a significant reduction in electricity tax for businesses in the manufacturing,…