EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers...
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Germany leads big economies in EU job market gains
EU employment rate hit 70.9% in Q4 2024 as unemployment fell to its lowest since 2000, according to OECD data....
Tesla loses market share in Germany as sales drop nearly 60%
Tesla's Germany sales plunged nearly 60% in January, falling to third place. Analysts link the drop to CEO Elon Musk’s support for far-right AfD, sparking...
Germany and France see contraction as euro zone stalls in Q4
The euro zone economy stalled in Q4, posting zero growth, missing forecasts. The ECB responded with a rate cut as inflation concerns persist despite weak...
Germany shifts from electricity exporter to importer in 2024
In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges....
Germany’s economic activity sees persistent decline amid weak manufacturing
Germany’s economic contraction extended into December, marking six straight months of decline as weak manufacturing output offset modest stability in the services sector....
Electric SUVs surpass small cars in Germany, claiming 51% market share
In Germany, 51% of newly registered battery electric vehicles (BEVs) this year are SUVs, with off-road vehicles pushing the figure to 55%, according to government...
Volkswagen plans 15,000 job cuts amid plant closures
Volkswagen could lay off 15,000 workers as it considers closing multiple plants in Germany and Belgium. The move could save the company billions in the...
Volkswagen faces union backlash over plant closure threat
Volkswagen warns of potential German plant closures as economic challenges mount, drawing sharp criticism from unions....
Germany ramps up security at military bases following breaches
Germany's military has bolstered security across its bases following recent intrusion reports....