BMW Prepares Staff Talks After Profit Warning Amid China Slowdown and Rising Costs

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German luxury carmaker BMW is preparing discussions with employee representatives after issuing its latest profit warning and announcing plans to accelerate efficiency measures. The company cited continued weakness in the Chinese market and rising costs linked to the conflict involving Iran as key reasons for the weaker outlook. Industry analysts believe BMW could consider

Europe’s Refugee Population Stabilises After Years of Rapid Growth

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Europe’s refugee and asylum-seeker population remained largely unchanged in 2025, marking the end of more than a decade of steady growth, according to a new migration report. The total number of refugees and asylum seekers across the European Union and Britain stood at 9.59 million, nearly identical to the 9.58 million recorded in 2024. The […]

Germany Sends Naval Ships Ahead of Possible Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission

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Germany has deployed two naval vessels, the minesweeper Fulda and support ship Mosel, toward the Red Sea as preparations begin for a potential international mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes after the recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement, with concerns remaining over mines that could threaten shipping routes and energy supplies. German Defence […]

Germany Rejects UniCredit’s Commerzbank Bid, Citing Low Valuation

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Germany has formally rejected UniCredit’s takeover offer for Commerzbank, arguing that the bid undervalues the German lender and fails to provide an adequate premium for shareholders. The German government, which still owns a 12% stake in Commerzbank following the 2008 financial crisis, reaffirmed its opposition to the proposed merger and expressed concerns over

Germany Ends Joint Fighter Jet Project with France

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Germany has decided to withdraw from the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme with France, bringing an end to one of Europe’s most ambitious defence collaborations. Launched in 2017 by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, the project aimed to strengthen European defence capabilities and reduce reliance on

Germany and France Abandon Joint Next-Generation Fighter Jet Project

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Germany and France have agreed to end their ambitious joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet after years of disagreements between key industry partners. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron concluded that there was little chance of resolving the deadlock between Airbus and Dassault Aviation, leading to the decision to scrap

German Carmakers Face Mounting Pressure Amid Global Auto Industry Shift

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German automakers are losing momentum as global rivals gain ground, according to a new EY analysis. While major automotive groups worldwide posted a 2% increase in first-quarter revenue, German manufacturers recorded a 4% decline, reflecting growing challenges in key international markets. Industry experts point to a combination of factors behind the downturn, including

Germany Grants Record Citizenship as Syrians Remain Largest Group

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Germany granted citizenship to a record 332,500 people in 2025, marking a 14% increase from the previous year. Syrians remained the largest group of new citizens for the fifth consecutive year, accounting for one in every five naturalisations, although the number of Syrians receiving citizenship declined compared to 2024. The rise in naturalisations was largely […]

Dead Humpback Whale Towed Ashore in Denmark for Examination

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A dead humpback whale that captured public attention during weeks of rescue efforts in Germany has been pulled ashore on the Danish island of Anholt. The whale, nicknamed “Timmy” and “Hope,” will undergo a post-mortem examination by Danish environmental authorities to determine more about its condition and cause of death. The whale became stranded in […]

Austrian Residents Block Critical Alps Motorway to Protest Excess Traffic

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Around 3,000 local residents successfully shut down Austria’s Brenner motorway on Saturday, blocking a vital Alpine transport corridor that connects Germany and Italy. Led by Karl Muehlsteiger, the mayor of Gries am Brenner, the symbolic eight-hour demonstration protested the persistent traffic congestion and pollution caused by heavy trucks and tourists passing