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Inflation rises in Germany and Spain ahead ECB rate decision

Prices across Europe moved higher in April as Germany and Spain reported fresh increases in inflation ahead of a key monetary policy meeting by the European Central Bank. The latest figures point to persistent price pressures linked to energy markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in......

Germany solar surge cuts gas demand amid Iran war shock

Germany’s solar power output is set to rise sharply this summer, reducing reliance on natural gas as energy markets face disruption from the war in Iran. Data from BloombergNEF shows solar generation in Europe’s largest electricity market will average about 16.5 gigawatts between April and......

G7 pledges action as energy crisis drives inflation surge in Europe

Finance and energy ministers from the Group of Seven met virtually on Monday alongside central bank governors as Europe faced mounting economic pressure from the energy shock linked to the conflict involving Iran. New data showed German inflation rising to its highest level in over a year, underscoring......

Australia and Germany agree to build joint space early-warning system

Australia and Germany committed Thursday to develop a shared space-based early-warning system. The pact targets growing orbital threats from Russia and China. The agreement marks a historic deepening of defense ties between these middle powers [thenewdaily.com.au]. Defense ministers Boris Pistorius......

Renewables cushion Europe power prices despite Iran conflict shock

European electricity markets are proving more resilient than expected to the Middle East energy crisis, as rapid expansion in wind and solar generation limits the impact of surging gas prices, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Gas prices in Europe have risen by more than 50 percent since late February,......

German union announces strike at Berlin airport over pay dispute

The German services workers' union Verdi has called for a strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes over wages and working conditions with public-sector employers. The union said in a statement that during the second round of negotiations, the employers presented a......

Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts in Germany as profits plunge

Volkswagen plans to eliminate about 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as the automaker accelerates restructuring efforts following a sharp decline in annual profits. The announcement came as the company reported earnings at their lowest level since the 2016 diesel emissions scandal. Chief executive Oliver......

Germany secures Patriot interceptor missiles from allies for Ukraine

Germany has coordinated with European allies to supply about 35 PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, according to a report by Der Spiegel confirmed by the German Defense Ministry. Around 30 of the missiles will come from several European partner countries, while......

Oil price surge threatens Germany with $46 billion economic hit, warns IW

Rising oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global economies, raising concerns about slower growth, higher inflation, and tighter monetary policy if crude prices remain elevated. Governments and central banks from Europe to Asia are confronting mounting......