A major shareholder common to both banks is open to the idea of their merger. But question is, can they both turnaround on their own? On Wednesday, Cerberus, a U.S. investor which has a major stake in Germany’s Commerzbank and… Read More ›
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Germany will tighten security standards before 5G auction in March
Germany will not take a hasty decision vis-a-vis Huawei, said a source. As per a source from the German government, it is unlikely that the German goverment will take a quick decision on whether to allow emabattled Chinese telecom equipment… Read More ›
Germany to phase out of coal-fired power plants by 2038
Germany aiming for renewable and sustainable energy power for its long term energy security policy. On Monday, Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Economy Minister made it clear that Germany does not want to compensate the loss of electrical power for its planned… Read More ›
Siemens-Alstom merger will add competitiveness to the European rail industry
Despite getting the backing of the German and the French government, the deal hangs in the balance on concerns from anti-trust regulators that it could stifle competition in the rail sector. As per sources familiar with the matter at hand,… Read More ›
Germany tightens foreign investment rules eyeing China
Earlier this month, European Union states have agreed to coordinate scrutiny of foreign investments in Europe, notably from China. In a significant development, Germany has agreed to adopt new business rules that lowers the threshold for screening for mergers and… Read More ›
Airbus appoints new CFO and new COO
Airbus is continuing to overhaul its top management. On Wednesday, in efforts aimed at stabilizing its financial and operational pillars, Airbus named Dominik Asam as its next chief financial officer (CFO). Asam will replace Harald Wihelm, who has plans on… Read More ›
Chinese-born German engineer caught in industrial espionage
In 2017, China passed the National Intelligence Law which places a duty on all its citizens to act as “intelligence organs” of the state security and support the national intelligence network. In a development that underscores growing concerns among German… Read More ›
Germany could ban Chinese firms from its 5G auctions
While in the past German policies have been guided by business interests rather than strategic factors, surely Germany, Europe’s biggest and strongest economy, has gained from history’s strategic insight and will take the right decision. Senior German officials are telling… Read More ›
Germany sets asides $3 billion euros for R&D related to AI
Privacy-conscious Germany wants to bridge the benefits of advanced technologies with existing social model. In a significant development that is a pointer to the strategic thinking of the German government, Europe’s biggest economy stated, it has set aside nearly $3… Read More ›
German institutes warn of major recession in EU and Germany if trade conflict with the U.S. escalates
Germany, the EU’s biggest economy, thrives on its exports of cars to the U.S. EU’s retaliatory measures could also significant slow down the U.S. economy if not trigger a major recession there. On Thursday, leading economic institutes from Germany disclosed,… Read More ›
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