According to a statement from Airbus’ spokesman, the airplane maker has dismissed 16 employees without notice following an investigation into the potential misuse of client documents. In September, prosecutors from Munich had launched an investigation after the company notified authorities… Read More ›
Germany
Germany takes steps to protect key industries from takeover by foreign powers
On Friday, in a significant development, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, it is critical that Germany sets up a new government body which will have the power to quickly decide whether it should take stakes in strategic domestic companies… Read More ›
Russian military exports unaffected by U.S. sanctions: Rostec CEO
On Monday, the head of Russia’s state conglomerate Rostec said, Russian military export sales have not been affected by U.S. sanctions. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine along with other factors, the United States had imposed sanctions on Russia…. Read More ›
Vodafone bumps earning guidance after organic growth in second quarter
Vodafone increased its 12-months earnings guidance, following improved organic growth in two of its most challenging markets such as Spain and Italy. The world’s second largest mobile operator reported an organic growth of 0.3% in its service revenue in the… Read More ›
Boris Johnson’s government aims to end Brexit negotiations by this week: Spectator
It all comes down to whether Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is open for further negotiations. According to a report from the Spectator citing a contact in Downing Street, the British government is preparing to end Brexit negotiations by this… Read More ›
U.S. escalates trade row with the EU: imposes 25% tariffs on alcohol products, Italian cheese, etc
These new tariffs are likely to significantly impact numerous U.S. small and medium sized family businesses which import these European goods into the United States. In a significant development that sees a further escalation of the U.S.-EU trade war, the… Read More ›
Japan to increase scrutiny on foreign ownership of Japanese firms
Japan is taking steps to improve the monitoring of the ownership of its companies in industries which it considers as critical to its national security. According to two officials with knowledge of the matter at hand, Japanese officials are considering… Read More ›
Austrian sensor specialist AMS triggers bidding war for Osram
The acquisition makes sense for AMS since it sees synergy with Osram sensor solutions and photonics businesses especially in the emerging self-driving market. Austrian sensor specialist AMS’ offer to acquire Germany’s Osram has trigerred a bidding war for the German… Read More ›
Vodafone secures EU approval for its $22 billion bid to acquire Liberty Global’s assets
The development will allow Vodafone to better compete with German market leader Deutsche Telekom.
Amazon’s new warehouse in Germany will create 2800 new jobs
Amazon plans on opening a new warehouse in Germany’s western city Moenchengladbach, by the end of this year. Amazon.com Inc, the world’s biggest online retailer stated, it plans on opening a new warehouse in Germany later this year. The move… Read More ›