Germany

Major German car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes parent Daimler do not expect the chip shortages that plague the car industry to disappear any time soon. Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius thinks the problems could continue…
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Germany plans to reduce its stake in airline Lufthansa. In the coming weeks, 5% of the shares will be put on the market. Berlin acquired a fifth of Lufthansa as part of the multi-billion dollar aid package to guide the group through the…
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Disruptions in international supply chains affect the German industry. Industrial production in Germany fell for the third month in a row in June. At the same time, the number of factory orders placed and the delivery times of products…
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Chancellor Angela Merkel is very concerned about the increasing number of infections in Germany. The number of infections has doubled in twelve days. During a press conference, Merkel called on people to get vaccinated. "We want…
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The flood-affected areas in Germany will receive up to 400 million euros in emergency aid. The federal states are making up to 200 million euros available. The federal government doubles that amount. Berlin will be ready to provide…
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German unions lay down for three days. They protest against the excessive workload at times when Amazon runs promotions. The strike's timing just falls on Prime Day, a day when Amazon gives discounts to members, making it…
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The US intelligence service NSA (National Security Agency), in collaboration with the Danish intelligence service, has spied on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other European dignitaries, among others. The Danish public…
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The first false vaccination certificates have surfaced in Germany, according to the police. According to a spokesperson for the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (BKA), there are not so many yet, but the demand will…
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