Germany's Public Transport Grinds to a Halt With Strikes and Climate Protests
Public transport services in Germany came to a halt as strikes organized by the Verdi union over working hours swept across 14 states, including Berlin.
Deutsche Bahn Launches Sale of DB Schenker to Focus on Core Railway Business
Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway operator, has initiated the sale of its logistics unit, DB Schenker, as part of its strategy to concentrate on its core railway business.
German Union IG Metall Rejects IF Metall's Strike Call Against Tesla Sweden as Illegal
German trade union IG Metall has rejected Swedish union IF Metall's call for a strike against Tesla Sweden, deeming it illegal.
France, Germany, and Italy Challenge EU's Draft AI Legislation, Threatening Regulatory Deadlock
France, Germany, and Italy have opposed the EU's draft AI legislation, particularly regulations concerning "foundation models" that underpin large AI language models.
Search and Rescue Operation Launched After Collision of Cargo Ships in North Sea
A major rescue operation is underway in the North Sea after two cargo ships, the "Verity" and the "Polesie," collided off the German coast.
Germany Allows France to Subsidize Nuclear Plants
Germany has allowed France to use state subsidies for its nuclear power plants, breaking a deadlock in EU electricity market reform discussions.
Germany Boosts Border Patrols to Curb Smuggling and Illegal Migration
Germany has announced plans to increase police patrols along smuggling routes on its borders with Poland and the Czech Republic to prevent more migrants from entering the country.
Germany's New Car Registrations Soar in August, with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Leading the Charge
In August, new passenger car registrations in Germany increased by 37% year-over-year to 273,417, with a total of 1,913,564 new cars registered in the first eight months of 2023, up 16.5% year-over-year.
Germany Has Transformed From an Economic Powerhouse to a Downturn
Germany, known for its economic prowess, is currently facing a stark reversal of fortune.
Chinese Electric Carmakers Forge Ahead Abroad, Triggering a Showdown with U.S. and European Auto Titans
Chinese electric car manufacturers are making a significant push into the European market, using platforms like the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Germany, to showcase their presence and challenge established players like BMW and Ford in the realm of battery-powered vehicles.
BMW warns of supply chain and inflation challenges in the future
German automaker BMW has raised its outlook but anticipates challenges ahead related to its supply chain, electrification trends, and inflation
Sennder and Poste Italiane Renew $2.5 Billion Joint Venture
Sennder, the German digital freight forwarder, has announced the renewal of its joint venture with Poste Italiane, Italy's postal operator.
Shipping Impacted by Low Water Levels on Rhine River Amidst Climate Change Effects
Shipping on Germany's Rhine River is being impacted by low water levels caused by unusually dry weather in Europe.
Intel Expands Global Presence with Chip Production Facilities in Eastern Europe
Intel is investing $4.6 billion in a new assembly and testing facility in Poland and expanding its investment in a semiconductor fabrication plant in Germany, totaling approximately $33 billion.
GXO Logistics has announced the launch of a multiyear expansion plan in Germany
GXO Logistics has unveiled a multiyear expansion plan in Germany, starting with the construction of a 387,000-square-foot warehouse in Dormagen, a key logistics market.
Italy and Germany team up to change EU’s combustion engine ban
Germany, Italy, and some other small eastern European countries have formed an alliance in order to voice opposition to Europe’s ban on combustion engines.
Sennder, Amazon’s European delivery partner, is racing to “uber-ize” freight
Sennder is a Berlin-based digital freight forwarder and logistics company that partners with Amazon to provide delivery services in Europe.
German automotive giant Volkswagen unveils $193 billion investment plan for EVs
Meant to be spread out over five years, the plan to invest nearly $200 billion in the electrification transition comes on the heels of a 13% increase in operating profit year-over-year.
Germany reduces electric vehicle subsidies, resulting in fewer EV sales
Experts are claiming that governments cannot afford to keep electric vehicle subsidies in place forever, and some are wondering if Germany is a sign of what’s to come.
Norway is now Germany’s biggest supplier of imported gas, replacing Russia
Germany has traded Russia for Norway as the country’s import share dropped to just 22% in 2022. Russia began gradually cutting its gas supply via the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany over the summer and shortly thereafter ceased supplying via pipeline in September.