Economists warn of tougher budget negotiations on 14 November
Following agreement on the 2027 budget, economic researchers expect further disputes over federal finances. The Bundestag has not yet passed the budget.
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Committee increases loan for employment agency on 13 November
On 13 November 2026, the Budget Committee provided for a larger loan to the Federal Employment Agency. The reason is the funding needed amid persistently high…
Volkswagen begins production of electric Tiguan in Emden
Volkswagen has begun series production of the electric Tiguan at its Emden plant. The plant’s long-term future remains uncertain.
New figures on 13 November: More company insolvencies in August
On 13 November 2026, the Federal Statistical Office reported more corporate insolvencies in August. The transport and storage sector was particularly affected.
Number of larger business start-ups rises through September 2026
On 13 November 2026, the Federal Statistical Office reported more start-ups of economically significant businesses. Complete closures of these businesses fell at the same time.
Bakers’ association criticises draft law on Sunday working on 12 November
The bakers’ association welcomed longer working hours on Sundays on 12 November 2026. However, it considers a planned restriction on production impractical.
Mercedes halts investment in Germany on 12 November
On 12 November 2026, Mercedes-Benz halted further investment at its German sites. The group is also reviewing plant closures; the background is stalled…
Hamburg port operator reports significantly lower operating profit
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik handled fewer containers in the first nine months of 2026. Operating profit fell by almost a third despite rising revenue…
Volkswagen starts production of electric Tiguan in Emden
Series production of the ID. Tiguan begins in Emden on 12 November 2026. The model arrives at the Volkswagen plant at a time of uncertainty over its future prospects.
New figures for 12 November: Many people in work care for relatives
According to a survey published on 12 November 2026, one in ten people in work in Germany aged 25 to 64 cared for relatives in 2025. Women…
Wind industry warns of job losses in Cuxhaven on 11 November
At a meeting in Cuxhaven on 11 November 2026, Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies warned of a slump in the offshore wind industry. The sector…
Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 lands in Munich on 11 November
Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 arrived in Munich on 11 November 2026. The airline plans to initially operate the aircraft on the route to Tokyo.
Associations report significantly smaller hop harvest
According to the industry, Germany’s 2026 hop harvest fell by just over a fifth. At a press conference in Nuremberg on 11 November, associations…
On 11 November, Lies warns of job losses as offshore wind power expansion stalls
On 11 November 2026 in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies warned of the consequences of a slowdown in offshore wind power expansion. The state…
Federal Government to overhaul raw materials policy on 11 November
On 11 November 2026, Economics Minister Katherina Reiche presented plans to the Cabinet for a new foreign raw materials policy. Existing partnerships are to be deepened…