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• [New] Fiscal policy in the U.S., Germany, and some advanced economies may be less restrictive than we forecasted a year ago. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
• [New] The newly elected German government has released its fiscal debt brake and looks set to spend significant sums on defence and infrastructure projects which could, all other things being equal, provide a boost to the German and European economy. QuotedData
• [New] NVIDIA is helping build an AI factory in Germany that will support industrial AI workloads for European manufacturers. The Manila Times
• [New] Germany is planning to expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters amid worries that Russia could attack another European country in the next four years. New York Post
• [New] The electronics manufacturing sector in key countries such as the UK, Germany, and France faced substantial disruptions. Blogger
• [New] Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has caused fears in other countries, especially in Baltic states but also in Poland and Germany, that Moscow could open new fronts in Europe. The Guardian
• [New] The robotics and automation industry in Germany is expected to generate total sales of €14.5 billion in 2025. Automation.com
• [New] Affirm has introduced dynamic payment schedules in the US, while Riverty in Germany uses AI-driven tools to predict user behaviour and optimize repayment plans. FinExtra
• [New] A German-Spanish solar and renewable hydrogen developer has unveiled plans to build a massive 800 MW green hydrogen-to-methanol plant in southern Spain producing one million tons per year of green methanol by 2029. SpringerLink
• [New] European Union: The E.U. has threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on American products, which could disproportionately hurt export-dependent economies like Germany, France, and Italy. archyde
• [New] The evolving regulatory environment, emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, and proactive industrial strategies make Germany one of the most strategically poised nations in shaping the future of lithium markets by 2030. Actual Market Research
• [New] A strong May, with the German DAX 40 index climbing over 6.5%, in the process hitting a new record high, the S&P 500 rallying by close to 6%, marking its strongest monthly performance of the year, and the FTSE 100 gaining more than 3% might be followed by a more subdued June. IG
• [New] Russia is the main threat pushing Germany and other countries to increase their military budgets. Harici
• ICEYE and Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, for satellite production in Germany, with operations scheduled to begin in 2026. Shares Magazine
• While overall beer consumption is falling in markets like the US, China, Germany, and Japan, growth opportunities remain in niche segments - particularly non-alcoholic, stout, and specialty beers. The Shout
• German automakers became the latest to warn that China's export restrictions threaten to shut down production and rattle their local economies, following a similar complaint from an Indian EV maker last week. The Verardo Group's Substack
• India is poised to become the 3rd largest economy by 2028, overtaking Germany, with a projected GDP of USD 5.58 trillion. PMF IAS
• The outlook for the euro area was unchanged from March, with growth forecast in 2025 at 1.0% and 1.2% in 2026, boosted by resilient labour markets and interest rate cuts, while more public spending from Germany would buoy 2026 growth. CBC
• The Germany Opportunity Card allows skilled workers from third countries to enter Germany for one year to seek suitable employment, even without a permanent job offer or a university degree, provided they meet a points-based criteria. Go-Global Immigration Services
• The German army will continue to play a role in Indo-Pacific security, despite the US calling on European countries to focus more on the threat from Russia. Harici
• Mandating digital public services by law - Germany has committed to making all public services available online by 2029 through the Online Access Act. The Whatfix Blog | Drive Digital Adoption
• Nuclear plant closures could affect Czechia in two ways: increased local air pollution from Germany and increased air pollution from increased production within Czechia. SpringerLink
• In all probability, India will be the fourth largest economy of the world in 2025 after the U.S., China and Germany. The Hindu

Last updated: 14 June 2025