Tag: #germany

Germany’s antitrust watchdog orders Amazon to halt price-control algorithms, hand over €59 million

Germany’s cartel office says Amazon abused dominance with opaque price caps on Amazon.de, ordering it to stop and disgorge €59 million as Amazon appeals.

#amazon, #antitrust, #germany, #marketplace, #algorithms

German Foreign Minister's China Visit to Address Trade and Geopolitical Issues

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to visit China, focusing on trade and geopolitical concerns, impacting EU relations.

#germany, #china, #trade, #geopolitics, #europeanunion

Germany's Bundestag Approves Major Pension Reform to Address Aging Population Challenges

Germany passes pension reforms to maintain benefits until 2031 and boost working retirees, countering demographic challenges.

#germany, #pensionreform, #chancellormerz, #agingpopulation

NBA to Host Historic Regular-Season Games in Europe in 2026

Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic to play NBA's first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in the UK.

#nba, #basketball, #europe, #germany, #uk

Siemens Energy Invests €220 Million to Expand Nuremberg Facility, Boosting Germany's Energy Infrastructure

Siemens Energy's €220M investment in Nuremberg plant increases capacity and creates 350 jobs, supporting Germany's energy transition.

#siemensenergy, #investment, #nuremberg, #germany, #energytransition

Germany's Economy Contracts Amidst U.S.-EU Trade Agreement Challenges

Germany's economy shrinks by 0.1% due to new U.S. tariffs, prompting increased 2026 spending to stimulate growth.

#germany, #economy, #trade, #tariffs, #budget

Berlin's 2025 Cultural Budget Cuts Stir Controversy Among Artists

Berlin slashes its 2025 cultural budget by €130 million, sparking fears of program cuts, layoffs, and venue closures.

#berlin, #culture, #budgetcuts, #arts, #germany

Missing Bayeux Tapestry Fragment Discovered in Germany to Return to France

Rediscovered Bayeux Tapestry fragment to be returned to France, boosting its preservation and historical integrity.

#bayeuxtapestry, #culturalheritage, #germany, #france

Nokia Partners with blackned GmbH to Develop Advanced Tactical Networks for German Military

Nokia teams up with blackned to create 5G-powered tactical networks for German armed forces, enhancing battlefield communication.

#nokia, #5g, #tacticalnetworks, #germany, #defense

Germany Authorizes Ukraine to Target Russia with German-Supplied Weapons

Germany shifts defense policy, allowing Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons on Russian targets, aligning with Western allies.

#germany, #ukraine, #russia, #weapons, #defensepolicy

TSMC Expands European Footprint with New Chip Design Center in Munich

TSMC plans to open a Munich chip design center in 2025, enhancing Europe's semiconductor capabilities.

#tsmc, #europe, #semiconductors, #germany, #technology

Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Historic Vote

Germany elects Friedrich Merz as Chancellor following an unprecedented two-round vote, highlighting coalition challenges.

#germany, #merz, #chancellor, #politics, #eu

Europe at a Crossroads: Political and Religious Shifts Amidst Historic Commemorations

Europe faces significant political and religious changes as Germany forms a new coalition and the Vatican elects a new pope.

#europe, #germany, #vatican, #pope, #politics

Europe Faces Transformative Leadership Changes Amid VE Day Commemoration

Germany and Vatican leadership shifts mark a profound moment in Europe as continent observes VE Day's 80th anniversary.

#europe, #germany, #vatican, #leadership

Berlin Faces Outcry Over €130 Million Cultural Budget Cuts for 2025

Berlin announces €130M cultural budget cuts, sparking protests and fears for the city's vibrant art scene.

#berlin, #culturalcuts, #artsfunding, #protests, #germany