Category: Economy
Extreme weather prompts calls for stronger climate adaptation
(de-news.net) – Germany is facing mounting pressure from persistent heat, drought and exceptionally low river levels, exposing growing vulnerabilities across its infrastructure and economy. The…
Extreme weather deepens risks for Germany’s economy
(de-news.net) – Germany’s economy faces mounting pressure from extreme heat, record-low river levels, trade tensions and energy costs. Economists warn that prolonged disruptions could weaken…
Germany balances immediate transport relief with long-term climate adaptation (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany is responding to historically low river levels with emergency transport measures while policymakers, environmental groups, and public health organizations argue that increasingly…
Germany grapples with record low Rhine levels, weighing river engineering (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s exceptionally low river levels have intensified debate over how to respond to the growing impacts of drought and climate change. Environmental groups…
Deutsche Bahn posts first core profit in seven years amid rail reform and security measures
(de-news.net) – Deutsche Bahn has announced a return to profitability and record passenger numbers in the first half of 2026 while Germany advanced rail competition…
Chancellor Merz seeks stability as Germany pushes ahead with renewable energy reform
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in the process of restoring confidence within the CDU/CSU after criticism over a cabinet reshuffle, while former head…
Prognos forecasts economic restructuring with technology as key to long-term growth
(de-news.net) – Germany’s long-term economic growth will increasingly depend on technological innovation as demographic decline constrains the labor force, according to a Prognos study. Separate…
Merz defends economic agenda as Spahn resignation fuels cabinet speculation
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his economic messaging and social reform agenda, warned of declining trust in democratic institutions, and suggested Jens…
