Germany Aims to Double AI Data Centre Capacity by 2030

By admin March 17, 2026 No comment

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Germany has unveiled plans to at least double its domestic data centre capacity and quadruple artificial intelligence data processing by 2030, as part of a strategy to compete with leading AI hubs in the United States and China. Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger outlined measures including allocating land for new facilities, streamlining regulatory approvals, and

Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs Amid Profit Drop

By admin March 10, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs across Germany by 2030, as post-tax profits fell by 44% in 2025, marking their lowest level since 2016. CEO Oliver Blume said the reductions will impact the entire group, including Audi and Porsche, and follow earlier agreements with unions to cut over 35,000 jobs in a socially responsible […]

Investigators Link Russia to Parcel Fire Plot in Europe

By admin March 7, 2026 No comment

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European and British investigators have said Russia’s military intelligence service is suspected of being behind a series of parcel fires that targeted the UK and other parts of Europe in 2024. The joint investigation was launched after several self-igniting parcels detonated in Germany, Poland and at a DHL depot near Birmingham in the UK. Authorities […]

Merz Faces First State Election Test in Germany

By admin March 6, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first electoral challenge since taking office as voters head to the polls in the state of Baden-Württemberg on Sunday. The election is seen as an early test of support for Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which hopes to regain dominance in a region long tied to Germany’s car […]

EU ‘Made in Europe’ Auto Plan Risks Trade Tensions

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The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter “Made in EU” requirements for automakers as part of a proposed Industrial Accelerator Act aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing. Under draft rules, electric vehicles would need at least 70% of their parts’ value — excluding the battery — produced within the bloc to qualify for subsidies, alongside […]

Germany Warns Recruitment Is Armed Forces’ Biggest Challenge

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Germany’s armed forces face a critical recruitment shortfall that could force Berlin to reinstate compulsory military service if voluntary efforts fail, the country’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces has warned. In his annual report, Commissioner Henning Otte said personnel shortages remain the Bundeswehr’s most pressing bottleneck as Germany seeks to

German Court Halts AfD ‘Extremist’ Label

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Germany’s Cologne administrative court has granted an injunction preventing the domestic intelligence agency (BfV) from classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as right-wing extremist, pending a full court ruling. The decision provides temporary relief to the far-right party ahead of five state elections scheduled for later this year. The injunction was filed by the

German Chancellor Merz Visits China Amid Trade Challenges

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has embarked on his first official visit to China, leading a delegation of senior German business leaders, including heads of Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The trip aims to strengthen economic ties as Germany faces growing trade deficits and competitive pressures from China’s booming electric vehicle industry. Merz’s visit comes amid

Germany Considers More F-35 Jets as European Fighter Project Stalls

By admin February 19, 2026 No comment

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Germany is considering purchasing additional F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, potentially expanding its fleet beyond the 35 aircraft ordered in 2022. Sources said Berlin is in talks that could lead to buying more than 35 additional jets, which would significantly increase its reliance on U.S. military technology. Each aircraft costs over $80 million, and […]

Merz Warns Rules-Based World Order Has Collapsed at Munich Security Conference

By admin February 14, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that the rules-based world order “no longer exists,” urging Europe to prepare for sacrifices in an era dominated by great-power politics. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Merz said Europe’s freedom was no longer guaranteed and acknowledged a “deep divide” between Europe and the United States, citing growing tensions