Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] By the end of 2025, Copilot prompts and responses will be processed within Germany, France, Norway and the Netherlands for qualifying customers. Campus Technology
• [New] China's auto dominance threatens the very existence of Germany's car industry, with German manufacturers significantly lagging on EV battery range and charging speeds. Carmignac
• [New] The outlook to be released in Brussels on Monday will point to the cumulative impact of trade threats and higher tariffs imposed by the US, along with the challenges of persistent weakness in Germany and political turmoil in France. financialpost
• [New] With further purchasing power increases, due to high wage growth and easing inflation, we expect private consumption to continue expanding in 2025. / Germany ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] Looking ahead, and despite political turbulence moving into 2025, the German economy is expected to see a modest cyclical pick-up in growth in 2025-26. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] If Australia and Turkey cannot agree, 2026's event defaults to Germany. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] With the strong existence of the medtech industry, Germany is expected to enhance its access to digital solutions in both hospital-based smart healthcare and home care-based services. Precedence Research
• [New] The Alphabet subsidiary recently announced a €5.5bn ($6.3bn) investment programme in Germany, set to take place between 2026 and 2029. Verdict
• [New] The German government wants to use a state-subsidised electricity price from 2026 onwards to ease the burden on energy-intensive industries. Fazit Communication GmbH
• [New] Germany will auction 21 Y and 31 Y Bunds for a total of €2.5bn and the US has 10-Year notes on the agenda totalling $42bn. investing.com
• [New] From Italy to Belgium, Germany, and France, several countries will experience transport strikes that could affect everything from public transit to international rail connections. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The planned increase in military spending in Europe and significant budgetary support in Germany will provide a boost to the Eurozone in 2025 and in 2026. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] Cars made by the firm Momenta and deployed by Uber are slated to start driving in Germany in 2026. The Guardian
• [New] Reykjavik - In response to the threat posed by Russia, Germany plans to step up its military presence in its NATO partner Iceland. Fazit Communication GmbH
• [New] Markets are also watching whether Germany's proposed stimulus package goes through, as its scale and design could have a significant impact on the broader European economy. investing.com
• [New] After 15 months of pain, Vodafone Germany returned to growth in its second-quarter fiscal 2026, booking a 0.5% year-on-year service revenue increase. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Regulatory and Site Constraints: Germany's Energy Efficiency Act sets strict rules specifically for data centers, requiring facilities with more than 300 kWp to source 50% renewable energy and to implement environmental management systems from 2026, as well as reuse unavoidable waste heat. Mondaq
• [New] A planned reform of the EU emissions trading system - which puts an annual cap on how much CO2 industry can emit - would see the gradual phase-out of free allowances from 2026 and end them for all industries by 2034, with no new allowances issued by around 2039. / Germany Clean Energy Wire
• [New] Uber and China's Momenta plan to begin Level-4 autonomous testing in Munich in 2026, while Baidu is partnering with Lyft to launch robotaxi services in Germany and the UK. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] Baidu has teamed up with Lyft to roll out its Apollo Go autonomous vehicles in Europe, starting in Germany and the UK by 2026, with Lyft operating the platform and Baidu providing vehicles and core technology. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] Germany's domestic intelligence agency has labeled the far-right Alternative for Germany as an extremist organization and a threat to democracy. DW.COM

Last updated: 18 November 2025