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Upheaval in the car industry: VW announces job security - Golem.de: Volkswagen has terminated several of its in-house collective agreements ...
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VW crisis: Possible plant closures in Germany and end of the job guarantee: Europe's largest car company is in crisis, especially the core brand VW ...
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Quick Glance: VW Management Defends Cost-Cutting Amid Employee Outcry
- The VW leadership defended its cost-cutting measures at a workforce meeting, where employees voiced strong protests.
- Production overcapacities were identified, as sales in Europe have significantly declined, with plant closures and layoffs not ruled out.
- Works council chair Daniela Cavallo announced fierce opposition to the proposed measures and called for a return to technological leadership.
- Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil emphasized the need to secure all locations and called for negotiations to address VW's economic challenges.
Devastating testimony for post-growth research: Economists have analyzed more than 550 degrowth studies: In nine out of ten cases, they found more opinion than ...
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Quick Glance: Weaknesses in Degrowth Research Exposed
- A comprehensive analysis of 561 degrowth studies reveals that 90 percent present opinions rather than scientific evidence.
- Authors Ivan Savin and Jeroen van den Bergh criticize the methodological flaws and lack of theoretical grounding in most works.
- Political demands from the degrowth movement are extensive, yet discussions about their feasibility often remain inadequate.
- The researchers emphasize the need for a thorough analysis of the macroeconomic impacts of radical degrowth strategies.
VW boss: situation alarming - | Critics see mismanagement: The VW Group wants to tighten its austerity plans for the core brand Volkswagen ...
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Quick Glance: Volkswagen: Drastic Measures to Tackle Crisis
- Volkswagen is facing a deep crisis and plans drastic cost-cutting measures that may impact jobs and production sites.
- CFO Arno Antlitz warns that the company is selling 500,000 fewer cars than necessary, equivalent to two factories.
- Experts criticize VW's business strategy and call for investments in new technologies and a clear future strategy.
- The situation is described as 'grim,' and works council chair Daniela Cavallo demands a plan to provide employees with prospects.
Interest rate decision: ECB lowers key interest rate to 3.5 percent: Because inflation is falling, the European Central Bank is lowering its most important key ...
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Quick Glance: ECB Reduces Rates Again Amid Economic Struggles
- The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the second time in three months, lowering them to 3.5 percent to support the struggling economy.
- Inflation has slowed, prompting the bank to act amid weak growth and reduced household spending.
- Policymakers are cautiously adjusting rates to avoid inflation in the services sector, while growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been slightly downgraded.
- The ECB also reduced two other key interest rates by 0.6 percentage points to improve short-term money market management.
Breaking News: Deutsche Bahn is separating from its logistics subsidiary DB Schenker
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Germany should listen to Draghi: The former ECB chief’s report on competitiveness ought to be an economic reality check for Berlin
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Major bridge partially collapses into river in Dresden: The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupts major traffic artery in Dresden and leaves the city ...
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Quick Glance: Demolition of Dresden's Carolabrücke Imminent
- The Carolabrücke in Dresden has partially collapsed, necessitating the demolition of the compromised bridge section C.
- A new support structure is being constructed on both sides of the bridge to mitigate the effects of upcoming floodwaters.
- The situation remains precarious as the bridge is unstable and retrieval of debris in the river is unlikely.
- Authorities have established a no-fly zone for drones over the site to prevent additional complications.
Solar developer is insolvent: Largest PV roof system in Germany on the brink: The wave of bankruptcies in Germany is never-ending and is now hitting a solar park ...
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Minimum wage and more: Heil's double blow against the economy: Instead of implementing agreed relief measures, the SPD labor minister is worsening the ...
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Joe Biden puts the brakes on Temu and Shein and tightens China tariffs: The US government is closing a loophole for cheap imports, and the online platforms Temu ...
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Nuclear phase-out: Energy transition cost Germany hundreds of billions of euros: If Germany had stuck with nuclear energy instead of relying on renewable ...
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Tunnel vision on Sahra Wagenknecht: The fact that Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW is a power factor does not bode well for the economy. The apparently SME-friendly ...
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Bahn sells DB Schenker to logistics group DSV - | internal paper on cuts plans has emerged
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Quick Glance: DB Schenker Sold to DSV for €14.3 Billion
- Deutsche Bahn is selling its logistics division DB Schenker for €14.3 billion to Danish company DSV.
- The transaction, which requires approval from the supervisory board and the federal government, is expected to close next year.
- DSV plans to invest around €1 billion in Germany to create jobs.
- This sale aims to significantly reduce Deutsche Bahn's debt and refocus its efforts on rail transport in Germany and Europe.
The end of EEG funding is approaching: Will renewables still need state protection in the future? Various options are being discussed ...
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Wealth and tax: "If you want to stay rich, you should pay neither debt nor taxes"
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State election: “AfD and BSW are causing problems for Germany”: State elections in Thuringia and Saxony: The East will be left behind in terms of wealth for a ...
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Quick Glance: Saxony Election: AfD Success and Seat Distribution Under Review
- The state electoral authority is reviewing the seat distribution in the Saxon parliament for potential errors affecting the AfD.
- Prime Minister Kretschmer considers a coalition with the SPD possible, while the AfD might lose its blocking minority.
- The CDU emerged as the strongest party with 31.9 percent, followed closely by the AfD at 30.6 percent and the BSW at 11.8 percent.
- Voter turnout reached a record high of 74.4 percent in Saxony.
Rail traffic: Serious disruption to train traffic in central Germany: A radio disruption has a major impact on long-distance traffic around Frankfurt ...
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Serious disruption to train traffic in central Germany: Anyone travelling by train at the weekend will have problems. A radio interference has major consequences ...
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Quick Glance: Train Disruptions Hit Frankfurt Region
- Massive disruptions in the German rail network primarily affect central Germany.
- The issue stems from a malfunction in the GSM-R radio system, impacting numerous train connections.
- The Frankfurt area is especially affected, with all regional and S-Bahn services halted.
- Technicians are working hard to resolve the issue, while trains are waiting at stations during the disruption.
German history debates: Why Berlin is not Weimar: The AfD's electoral successes have led to concerned questions. Have the Germans forgotten the lessons of ...
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German rail operator Deutsche Bahn sells logistics unit to Danish group: Troubled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its logistics ...
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Economic weakness: Experts fear a sharp rise in the number of bankruptcies: Credit insurer Allianz Trade is sounding the alarm: Around 21,500 company ...
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Real estate: These five cities are most at risk from extreme weather: A study identifies how the climate risk will develop by 2050 - | and how this will affect ...
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Growth rises to 2.3% in Q2: On a quarterly basis, moreover, growth was at 1.1%, a rate that ranked the Greek economy in second place in Europe,
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Heino: Singer causes a stir with political statements about Trump: The musician takes a hard line with German politics in a new social media clip ...
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Quick Glance: Heino Calls for a German Trump
- Heino expresses the desire for a politician like Donald Trump in Germany, who will steadfastly fight for the country's welfare.
- In a viral video, he states that many share his views but are afraid to voice them.
- He criticizes the current situation in Germany and demands a tough stance on criminal migrants and mass deportations.
- Responses to his statement are mixed, with some supporting his opinion while others reject his political comments.
Everyone knows this company: Traditional company has to lay off three quarters of its employees after bankruptcy
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BMW announces series production of a hydrogen car: BMW plans to start series production of a hydrogen car with a fuel cell (FCEV) in 2028 ...
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Alibaba Shares Rise After Addition to China Stock Trading Links: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s stock rose in Hong Kong after it was made directly accessible to ...
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Biden administration targets Shein, Temu, and Alibaba for 'abuse' of trade loopholes
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Bundestag discusses new budget - | this is what the traffic light coalition is planning for you
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Border controls: Fear of a domino effect: Austria and the Netherlands are warning Germany against stricter border controls. The reactions show how explosive the ...
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Migration policy: Will the Greens be torn apart by the migration issue?: Ahead of the migration summit, the Greens are wrangling over their position on the ...
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Holiday homes: The trend is towards cooler countries: Climate change is making the Mediterranean uncomfortable in summer. Now holiday properties in other regions ...
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Demographics: The golden years of the baby boomers are over: Germany will feel the painful effects of demographic change in the next 20 years ...
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Flu, RSV, Covid 19: These are vaccines for the next cold season: The flu season is approaching. Doctors recommend that older people and risk groups in particular ...
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The chief economist: The traffic light coalition is not the only culprit for the weak economy
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Migration: Interior Minister Faeser orders more border controls: More border controls and rejections - | the federal government has now made a proposal to the ...
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Quick Glance: Enhanced Border Controls to Strengthen Security
- Federal Minister Nancy Faeser ordered temporary controls at all German land borders, beginning on September 16 for an initial six months.
- The measures aim to curb irregular migration as well as threats from terrorism and cross-border crime.
- A model for EU-compliant returns has been developed and presented to the Union faction, with confidential discussions offered.
- Currently, returns are only possible in specific cases, though over 30,000 individuals have been turned back at the borders since October.
"The situation is serious": Volkswagen boss Blume announces further austerity measures
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Quick Glance: Volkswagen Intensifies Cost-Cutting Measures Under Blume
- Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume describes the economic situation as serious, justifying the company's shift towards austerity measures.
- The company plans job cuts and potential plant closures at VW due to declining sales in Europe and increasing competition from Asia.
- The entire European automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges, leading to a more difficult economic environment.
- Blume emphasizes that there will be no drastic layoffs and that the focus on the German location will remain to ensure future job security.
Large real estate group is insolvent: 14 companies involved: A well-known real estate group has to file for bankruptcy. The specialist for residential and ...
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A turning point: the traffic light coalition's defense budget is irresponsible
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Quick Glance: Coalition Endangers Germany's Defense Capability
- The German government fails to allocate adequate funds for the Bundeswehr despite a record budget of 490 billion euros, which is deemed irresponsible.
- The defense budget is set to increase by only 1.2 billion euros to approximately 53 billion euros, while expenditures for social services exceed three times that amount.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has made little progress in modernizing the military and appears to prioritize personal ambitions over necessary reforms.
- A majority of Germans support increasing the defense budget and recognize the threat from Russia, yet the government does not take the required actions.
Electromobility: Hopeful Northvolt is cutting staff: The Swedish start-up is seen as a bright spot in battery cell production. But scaling up production is not ...
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Edeka advises against voting for AfD: "Blue is not a good choice": The AfD's poll results ahead of the state elections are causing concern in the business ...
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Quick Glance: Edeka Campaign Sparks Outcry Among Market Operators
- Edeka has released an advertisement warning against voting for the AfD by highlighting the party's color blue.
- Numerous market operators criticize the campaign, distancing themselves from the political message as they identify as food retailers, not political entities.
- Reactions to the advertisement are mixed, with some operators supporting the AfD and announcing legal actions against Edeka.
- Edeka has previously faced controversy with political ads, further intensifying the divide in opinions.
Gasoline prices continue to fall: Gasoline became cheaper during the holiday season. When has that ever happened? But now things are getting even better for ...
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Björn Höcke and AfD supporters celebrate Simson mopeds - | Brand owner fights back
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Report: Global demand for electric cars is stalling: Demand for electric cars is growing more slowly worldwide, according to a global EY survey. In Germany ...
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Telecash: Several retailers are having problems with card payments: Problems with payments by card or smartphone on Thursday: The payment service provider ...
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Energy transition: Lots of sun - | but Spain's homeowners hardly have any solar systems
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Migration: Municipalities call for a "task force" for more deportations: It is right that efforts are being stepped up in deportations, says the Association of ...
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Quick Glance: Municipalities Demand Task Force for Deportations
- The Association of Towns and Municipalities is calling for a task force to expedite the return of individuals without legal residency.
- Andrè Berghegger criticized the lack of municipal involvement in migration discussions and emphasized the need for their participation.
- Federal President Steinmeier urged all parties to find a compromise for a comprehensive national solution.
- Markus Söder and Christian Lindner support the demand to reduce annual asylum applications to below 100,000.
The situation in the evening: Young people have the right-wing on their radar: Germany's youth are drifting further and further to the right ...
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Interview with Hans-Werner Sinn on Germany, AfD, electric cars, the euro and Trump
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General debate: The Union attacks, the Chancellor gets louder: Budget, migration, economy - | the opposition took aim at the government in the general debate in ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz and Merz Clash Over Migration Policies
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz sharply criticized the Union for its migration policy, asserting that the Ampel government has already made significant progress in this area.
- Friedrich Merz rejected Scholz's accusations and emphasized the need for an open and foreigner-friendly Germany while also highlighting the high number of irregular entries.
- The FDP supports Merz and calls for closer cooperation on migration policy reform after the Union abandoned talks with the Ampel government.
- During the debate, various politicians expressed their views on migration policy, with differing perspectives from the AfD and the Greens on how to address migration challenges.
Deutsche Bahn suspends manager who was supposed to digitalize the rail network.: New trouble at Deutsche Bahn: The digital manager has been suspended from duty ...
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Ursula von der Leyen and Mario Draghi want to build a completely new EU: Mario Draghi and Ursula von der Leyen are thinking about more centralism and shared debt ...
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Quick Glance: Draghi Calls for €800bn EU Investment Surge
- Mario Draghi advocates for a new industrial strategy in Europe, requiring annual investments of €800 billion to keep pace with the US and China.
- Key proposals include relaxing competition rules, market integration, and a new trade agenda to boost the EU's economic independence.
- Draghi warns that without significant new investments, Europe's competitiveness will decline, risking a drop in living standards.
- He calls for a radical overhaul of competition and energy policies to advance common European projects and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
VW: Ex-Porsche boss calls for tough cuts: The former Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking knows the VW Group very well - | and is not cutting corners in the face of ...
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Quick Glance: Wiedeking Calls for Drastic Measures at Volkswagen
- Volkswagen recently announced cost-cutting measures and terminated the employment guarantee.
- Former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking advocates for a comprehensive overhaul, criticizing the efficiency of German plants.
- He emphasizes the need for new structures and improved efficiency at all locations to remain competitive internationally.
- Despite challenges, Wiedeking expresses optimism and encourages collaboration between staff and management.
Automechanika: Old cars are a lucrative business for workshops: It is not only in Germany that cars are getting older on average. Independent workshops are also ...
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Electric cars and work incentives: the traffic light coalition is showing signs of life after all
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Real estate: "For less than 500,000 euros, there were only construction sites to buy"
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Christian Rödl in an interview: "Björn Höcke's quotes show how much he misjudges the role of the economy"
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The AfD's rise: Many people in Germany are considering moving because of the AfD's rise
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Economy on the ground: In Germany, only the state is growing at the moment: Last year's optimism was followed by forecasts of zero growth ...
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Ford boss Jim Farley: What is wrong with the European car industry: The next few years will be complicated, says Ford boss Farley, because there will be ...
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Hand money: Nancy Faeser defends payment as "standard procedure" for deportations
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Quick Glance: Deportation Flight to Afghanistan Sends Strong Message
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the deportation flight to Afghanistan as a clear message against criminals.
- The flight carried 28 convicted offenders, marking the first deportation since the Taliban took power.
- Economy Minister Robert Habeck supported the action but stressed the need to protect asylum rights for innocent refugees.
- Regional leaders called for more deportations to Afghanistan and Syria to enhance security.
Car technology: Keyless systems make it easy for car thieves: The number of car thefts in Germany has recently risen again. This could also be due to the triumph ...
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Germany's migration plans are causing concern and criticism in the EU: Interior Minister Faeser orders controls at the federal borders, causing concern in ...
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Poland: Germany's once poor neighbor is showing off: The economic upturn in Poland is making increasingly broad sections of the population richer ...
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Lots of opinions, little to back it up: grade 5 for degrowth representatives: Does growth still make sense when resources are finite? Degrowth representatives ...
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Carola Bridge in Dresden: A symbol of Germany's dilapidated infrastructure: The Carola Bridge in Dresden is partially in ruins. It is a symbol of the state ...
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Chemistry: Chemical industry waits for demand to recover: The subdued global economy is causing problems for the chemical | and pharmaceutical industries ...
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After the explosion in Leuna: Hydrogen trains in Lower Saxony replaced by diesel locomotives - | Golem.de
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Criticism of the Minister of Labor: Heil calls for an increase in the minimum wage to around 15 euros
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IW study: continued wage payment costs employers record sums: Employers in Germany spent 76.7 billion euros in 2023 on continued wage payment for sick employees ...
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Federal Statistical Office: Number of company bankruptcies rising dramatically: In the first half of the year, almost 25 percent more companies filed for ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/article253452402/Statistisches-Bundesamt-Zahl-der-Firmeninsolvenzen-steigt-dramatisch-an.html
BMW shares plunge after vehicle recalls for brake system fix: BMW has downgraded its full-year outlook following a braking system malfunction that led to a ...
euronews.com/business/2024/09/11/bmw-shares-plunge-after-vehicle-recalls-for-brake-system-fix
Quick Glance: BMW Recalls 1.5 Million Cars Over Brake Issues
- BMW is recalling 1.5 million vehicles worldwide due to issues with the Integrated Brake System (IBS) from Continental, halting deliveries.
- The company's earnings forecast has been adjusted downward due to these recalls and weak demand in China, indicating a significant decline in pre-tax earnings.
- The issue affects cars manufactured between June 2022 and August 2024, necessitating a check of brake functionality identified through internal testing.
- No accidents linked to this fault have been reported, but concerns have arisen regarding the functionality of the emergency systems ABS and DSC.
Ifo: Sentiment in the German car industry "in a nosedive": Volkswagen is considering plant closures in Germany for the first time, other German car manufacturers ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/article253343488/Ifo-Stimmung-in-der-deutschen-Autoindustrie-im-Sturzflug.html
Quick Glance: Crisis in German Auto Industry Deepens Significantly
- The mood in the German auto industry is sharply declining, as revealed by a survey from the Ifo Institute.
- The Ifo index for business climate dropped to minus 24.7 points in August, indicating pessimistic business expectations.
- Companies are facing a lack of new orders, particularly from abroad, leading to considerations of downsizing.
- The shift from combustion engines to electric vehicles and competition from Chinese manufacturers exacerbate the crisis.
Transport: According to a study, flying taxis are expensive and not climate-friendly
handelsblatt.com/technik/forschung-innovation/verkehr-flugtaxis-laut-studie-teuer-und-nicht-klimafreundlich/100068652.html
iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max: These are Apple's new smartphones: Apple has presented the new iPhone 16. Unfortunately, the most important feature will be ...
stern.de/digital/smartphones/iphone-16--plus--pro-und-pro-max--das-sind-apples-neue-smartphones-35049350.html
Edeka advises against voting for AfD: "Blue is not a good choice": The AfD's poll ratings are causing concern in the economy. Several industry associations ...
pnp.de/nachrichten/politik/edeka-raet-von-stimme-fuer-afd-ab-blau-ist-keine-gute-wahl-16887297
Quick Glance: Edeka Managers Reject Company’s Anti-AfD Campaign
- Edeka's campaign against the AfD has drawn backlash from store managers in eastern Germany.
- These managers assert their neutrality in political matters and refuse to support the company's stance.
- The campaign features a full-page ad portraying blue as a negative choice, linked to the AfD's party color.
- The AfD responded by thanking Edeka for the campaign, indicating it could influence their customers and employees.
Christian Sewing: "The rest of the world is looking at Germany with increasing skepticism"
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/banken-versicherungen/banken/-banken-gipfel-2024-christian-sewing-der-rest-der-welt-blickt-immer-skeptischer-auf-deutschland/29974386.html
WizzAir says goodbye to Cologne/Bonn Airport: Cologne/Bonn Airport has to say goodbye to a low-cost airline. The last flights are scheduled to take off in ...
ga.de/region/koeln-und-rheinland/wizzair-verabschiedet-sich-vom-flughafen-koeln-bonn_aid-118799415
Sociologist Klaus Dörre on the AfD in Thuringia: "The AfD is on its way to power"
freitag.de/autoren/elsa-koester/soziologe-klaus-doerre-zur-afd-in-thueringen-die-afd-ist-auf-dem-weg-zur-macht
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