Battery gigafactory plans abandoned
Automotive Cells (ACC) has decided to shelve its plans to build battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany, according to Italy’s metalworkers’ union UILM. The union said ACC management confirmed that…
Germany and Italy strengthen European ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Rome for an intergovernmental summit, where they signed a new German-Italian Action Plan to deepen bilateral and EU…
Merz hedges bets by wooing India
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Asia highlighted Berlin’s push to rebalance its economic and strategic partnerships as Germany’s export-driven model comes under strain. With ties simultaneously tense with…
AI starts to take a toll on UK jobs market
Britain’s hiring market has become the most competitive among major economies as both jobseekers and recruiters grapple with the growing influence of AI. LinkedIn data shows the UK is facing…
Political extremists blamed for Berlin power cuts
A left-wing extremist cell is suspected of being behind an arson attack that caused a major power outage in southwest Berlin on Saturday. The fire damaged high-voltage power lines on…
French Post Office, other targets, hit by Russian hackers
European intelligence agencies say investigations into Russian interference now take up as much time as counterterrorism work. A pro-Russian hacking group, Noname057(16), claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that disrupted France’s…
Germany steps in to take over from US in military aid
Ukraine’s allies on Wednesday agreed to transfer over $45 billion worth of critical weapons and military material during 2026, setting a new record for international support against the Russian invasion,…
Germany complains of cyber attacks
Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a cyber-attack on its air traffic control systems in August 2024 and attempting to interfere in the country’s federal election, prompting Berlin to…
Lufthansa Cargo bucks warming trend in German-Israel relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Israel on Saturday night for his first official visit, signalling a renewed warming in bilateral relations following the signing of the so-called ceasefire in…
German leader on official trip to Israel
On Saturday, President Isaac Herzog welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to his Jerusalem residence during Merz’s first visit to Israel since taking office. Herzog highlighted their close friendship and expressed…