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German Business Insolvencies Hit Highest Since 2013. Rising costs and bureaucracy push Germany's business insolvency rate to its highest in over a decade during H1 2026, despite signs of economic recovery in first half of 2026.

Nationwide Protests Set Against Social Security Cuts. German trade unions plan mass demonstrations on September 26 to oppose government cuts targeting pensions, healthcare, and nursing costs in a nationwide protest wave.

Germany Secures €35B EU Boost for Energy Transition. As parliament prepares to debate crucial energy laws, Germany locks in €35 billion from the EU and strengthens gas partnerships to accelerate its energy transition efforts.

German Firms Face Tight Deadline to Partner with Chinese Companies. A German Chamber of Commerce report warns firms have just 18 months to forge partnerships with expanding Chinese companies before the window of opportunity closes.

AfD Politician Sparks Outrage Over Arms and Deportations Link. Ulrich Siegmund of the AfD draws heavy backlash after controversial remarks connecting arms production to deportations, igniting a political storm across parties.