Kreissparkasse Köln introduces sustainable transformation financing for SMEs while Christian Lindner joins Hagedorn's advisory board focusing on sustainability.
Two German companies from NRW and Baden-Württemberg have filed for insolvency in 2025 due to labor shortages, rising interest rates, and liquidity issues, highlighting specific business challenges over general economic downturns.
British company VPI is investing €450 million in a battery storage facility in Bad Wildungen, aiming to enhance Germany's renewable energy grid stability.
A Samsara survey reveals German firms remain underprepared for crises despite AI use, highlighting the need for better training and connected operations.
Ottobock's planned IPO is a rare event amid Germany's subdued IPO market, reflecting broader challenges and cautious optimism in the country's investment climate.
Vitalsprossen recalls organic sprouts across northern Germany due to STEC/EHEC contamination detected in internal testing, with no linked illnesses reported yet.
Companies in Berlin's Adlershof science and technology park implement preventive measures following a disruptive three-day power outage caused by a fire attack.
Germany faces significant economic and job risks from counterfeit goods entering the country, with record seizures and calls for stronger regulatory actions.
Danish company Innargi plans geothermal drilling in Kiel while Hesse's Waldeck-Frankenberg agency aids local businesses in energy transition.
Phoenix Engineering GmbH in North Rhine-Westphalia has filed for insolvency, owing millions to subcontractors and leaving many employees unpaid amid hopes for restructuring.
Germany's 2025 economic crisis deepens with industrial production plunging sharply and inheritance tax disputes threatening family businesses’ survival amid ongoing structural challenges.
Traditional and retail companies across Germany, including Store Concept, Fasana, and Knaack-Krane, face insolvency amid rising costs and market pressures in 2025.
Lünendonk study reveals German companies face major challenges scaling Agentic AI due to integration, data quality, and organizational barriers despite growing experimentation.
Initiatives in NRW's Kreis Olpe and Lüdenscheid unite businesses and startups to promote sustainable economic transformation and regional innovation.
Most AI projects in businesses fail without clear strategies, while Dutch authorities warn that AI chatbots cause consumer frustration and call for EU regulations.
Two traditional German companies, Fasana and Buddeberg & Weck, face insolvency amid financial woes, cyberattacks, and stalled negotiations impacting hundreds of jobs.
Hammer's extensive store closures across Germany will lead to substantial job losses, affecting local economies.
The closure of 100 businesses in Stahnsdorf's Green Park threatens over 500 jobs and raises concerns about local tax revenue.
Germany faces significant economic challenges, necessitating urgent reforms to tackle bureaucracy costs and enhance competitiveness.
ZF Friedrichshafen confirms workforce reductions and operational changes in its Saarland facility.
German businesses enhance digital maturity and security with new initiatives.
Enpal and other companies push for decentralized renewable energy solutions as Germany debates gas power expansion.
Germany's inflation rises to 2.4% as service prices soar.
A moratorium on repayment demands for COVID-19 aid in Germany has been announced amid widespread protests from businesses facing financial strain.
The 'Made for Germany' initiative announces a 735 billion euro investment plan by 2028, expanding membership to include Microsoft and other major firms.
Germany faces deepening economic challenges alongside climate policy debates as job vacancies plummet.
Temu and Shein experience rapid growth in Germany despite facing regulatory challenges.
Germany is enhancing its economic ties with Africa, citing trade growth and strategic initiatives.
Major German firms like Lufthansa and Bosch are cutting jobs as AI integration and economic difficulties escalate.
Founders' perceptions of Germany as a business location are declining amid economic challenges.
Major German companies face closures and asset sales amidst financial instability.
German firms are innovating and accelerating projects as they navigate economic difficulties.
Significant corporate changes, including a brand sale by Helios and CFO departure at Redcare, are impacting company success.
European companies, including those in Germany, are protected from new US tariffs, but employment issues persist.
Business events in Germany see record participation and recognition growth.
Germany's job market is contracting as companies plan significant layoffs by late 2025.
Bosch announces major job cuts affecting 13,000 employees in Germany's automotive sector amid ongoing industry challenges.
The EU initiates a procedure against SAP for alleged abuse of market dominance through licensing policies.
Germany's economy is affected by Bosch's job cuts amidst rising foreign investment and construction growth.
Remote work remains popular in Germany as the pandemic wanes.