Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, new laws in California and Germany allow citations to be issued directly to AV Operators (the software makers), forcing a massive shift in how insurance companies calculate risk. MEXC
• [New] Germany has slapped down Macron's repeated calls for so-called eurobonds to boost investment, fearing common EU debt would lead to open-ended subsidies of EU member states with weak finances. Space War
• [New] The Future Combat Aircraft System project was launched in 2017 to replace France's Rafale jet and the Eurofighters used by Germany and Spain, to come into service around 2040. Space Daily
• [New] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he expected the tariff burden on his country's economy to be lower after the US Supreme Court ruling, raising the prospect of German companies recouping billions in refunds. Al Jazeera
• [New] In 2026, STEM for All will be expanded in 2026 to countries including the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Romania, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil and South Korea. BusinessGhana
• [New] MULTI-MAREX is one of four projects within the research mission 'Paths to improved risk management in the area of marine extreme events and natural hazards', led by the German Marine Research Alliance (DAM). ScienceDaily
• [New] Increased public spending on infrastructure and defence is expected to provide a larger boost in the second half of 2026, lifting quarterly GDP growth to 0.4%. / Germany financialpost
• [New] The EU surpassed 100 GW in 2018 and hit 200 GW in 2022, with projections indicating 401 GW of solar capacity additions between 2024 and 2028 to reach 671 GW by end of 2028 in the Medium Scenario, potentially exceeding 700 GW in the High Scenario. / Germany Persistence Market Research
• [New] The ruling elites see the current struggle for the redivision of the world as an opportunity to re-establish German imperialism as a leading military power. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] The current structure of Germany's big three carmakers is unlikely to make it to 2030 untouched. ECOticias.com
• [New] Mortgage interest rates will tend to rise, as they are influenced, among other factors, by the yield levels of German government bonds, which we expect to inch upwards. LBBW
• [New] Developing the new fighter jet and its cutting-edge technologies will cost around 100 billion euros. / Germany Ground News
• [New] Germany's Air Liquide LNG terminal is adapting infrastructure to handle hydrogen for heavy freight, while Japan's extensive hydrogen ferry network aims to electrify coastal shipping routes by 2030. Saint Augustines University
• [New] Germany plans to acquire up to 876 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles, combining confirmed orders with future options, in a deal crossing the €2 billion mark. Vetromebel.com
• [New] The arrival of a new German coalition led by Friedrich Merz and the conservative CDU party could increase the political pressure on the European Green Deal agenda. IDDRI
• [New] Through the Sovereign Technology Alliance, Canada and Germany will deepen coordination with trusted partners to strengthen sovereign AI capacity and reduce strategic technology dependencies. The AI Journal
• [New] The disruption by Russia of gas supplies to Western Europe could significantly impact industrial production, including vehicle production, in significant markets such as Germany. SEC EDGAR

Last updated: 24 February 2026