The EU delays its deforestation regulation by a year and introduces AI-driven payment system reforms in 2026 to improve business compliance and financial operations.
Businesses in Rheinland-Palatinate face significant hardships with rising insolvencies, while leaders call for swift support and look to innovation for economic recovery.
German family businesses Lastruper Wurstwaren and Kanal Boban highlight key leadership transitions and anniversaries, showcasing industry longevity and generational change.
German companies fortify digital resilience with intelligent supply chain workflows while confronting the critical 'LangGrinch' AI security vulnerability risking millions of API keys.
Tens of thousands of jobs are predicted to be cut in Germany's metal and electrical industry due to high costs and workforce challenges, with industry leaders calling for government action to reduce EU bureaucracy and improve employee retention.
Mayer & Cie, a historic German textile machinery firm, faces insolvency due to competitive pressures from subsidized Chinese manufacturers, risking 270 jobs as the sector shrinks.
German companies increasingly rely on AI Champions to lead AI strategies and compliance while prioritizing workforce reskilling to harness AI's full potential and maximize ROI.
In 2025, over two-thirds of companies in North Rhine-Westphalia achieved fast internet connectivity and expanded cloud usage, while many embraced IT solutions for environmental efficiency.
A decline in employee innovation reward schemes in Germany mirrors broader European challenges in fostering innovation, hampered by high costs and institutional barriers.
e-Mobility Deutschland e.V., a new association of German charging infrastructure companies, is formed to coordinate industry interests and shape future charging network expansions.
Germany’s government announces key 2026 reforms affecting wages, pensions, taxes, and environmental policies to stimulate the economy and support workers.
Germany's new industry association, e-Mobility Deutschland e.V., unites key charging companies to drive policy and infrastructure development for electric vehicles.
DB Regio's large electric bus order includes 200 Chinese-made BYD buses, prompting political calls for domestic industry support amid competitive pricing pressures.
Wuppertal business leaders protest economic struggles highlighting underutilization, job cuts, and calls for urgent industrial policy reform in NRW and Germany.
Economic Minister Katherina Reiche proposes labor reforms including longer working hours, flexible job protections, and retirement age changes to drive Germany's economic growth.
German companies are integrating AI and sustainable investments to reduce CO₂ emissions, highlighting both promise and challenges in energy use and climate strategies.
German companies in 2026 face escalating cyber threats and cloud vulnerabilities, prompting a strategic shift towards digital sovereignty and advanced resilience measures.
Several major German e-charging companies, including Claus Heinemann Elektro GmbH and Langgroup subsidiaries, have filed for insolvency to restructure amid economic pressures, with ongoing operations assured for EV users in NRW.
The German government has prolonged the Kurzarbeitergeld program until the end of 2026, providing critical economic support and planning security for companies amid current challenges.
Skysails Power GmbH, a leader in airborne wind energy technology, has filed for insolvency due to a failed financing round affecting around 120 employees, but is striving to maintain operations through investor talks.
Employee benefits like occupational pensions, company health insurance, and time value accounts are increasingly essential for German SMEs seeking to attract and retain skilled workers in a competitive labor market.
Magirus reports tripled productivity and improved delivery, adopting modular fire truck systems and expanding through acquisitions including entry into Defence sector.
Businesses in North Rhine-Westphalia are increasing AI integration, with Bayer and Covestro leading innovative and efficiency gains supported by strong digital infrastructure.
KfW Bank launches a funding program to support medium and large enterprises in Germany’s key transformational sectors by mitigating financing risks and promoting sustainable technologies.
Maennerhobby distillery, despite multiple prestigious awards, has filed for insolvency due to economic challenges linked to the Ukraine war, with plans for expansion now on hold.
Recent incidents at Birkenstock and Groz-Beckert reveal employee complaints and management responses regarding workplace misconduct and conditions in Germany.
Vynova Wilhelmshaven GmbH files for insolvency due to high energy costs and market challenges, triggering political efforts to save jobs and operations.