Browsing: Germany

Ford will cut 4,000 European jobs by 2027, citing weak EV demand and rising competition, with Germany and the UK most affected in its restructuring plans.

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz has removed Finance Minister Lindner amid budget policy tensions, calling for a Bundestag confidence vote on January 15 to secure his coalition’s mandate and stability.

Etihad Airways will operate daily flights to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen from October 1, 2025, enhancing UAE-Europe connectivity. Düsseldorf adds four weekly flights; Copenhagen adds three. This expansion offers greater flexibility and strengthens European ties.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary-General, taking over from Jens Stoltenberg after a handover ceremony in Brussels on October 1, 2024.

In Germany, 51% of newly registered battery electric vehicles (BEVs) this year are SUVs, with off-road vehicles pushing the figure to 55%, according to government data.

Volkswagen could lay off 15,000 workers as it considers closing multiple plants in Germany and Belgium. The move could save the company billions in the face of stiff competition.

Volkswagen warns of potential German plant closures as economic challenges mount, drawing sharp criticism from unions.

Inflation in the euro zone dropped to 2.2% in August, heightening the likelihood of a September ECB rate cut as economic pressures ease.

The European Commission has greenlighted a €5 billion aid for a new German semiconductor plant to strengthen EU’s tech sovereignty.

Germany’s military has bolstered security across its bases following recent intrusion reports.