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  • [New] Germany's drone choice casts serious doubt on the future of the MAWS project, originally envisioned as a Franco-German successor to aging maritime patrol aircraft. Indian Defence Review
  • [New] Once the repowering project is complete, the Boldecker Wind Farm will generate enough electricity to power up to 43,000 German households. Energies Media
  • [New] Germany is expected to spend 3% of its GDP on defence in 2027, rising to NATO's target of 3.5% of GDP by 2029. Washington Examiner
  • [New] Germany's defence budget is expected to increase to 2.8% of GDP in 2026, benefiting from a significant allocation pushed through by Merz. Washington Examiner
  • [New] Europe's largest economy and most powerful political actor, Germany, is finally getting serious about Putin's threat. Washington Examiner
  • [New] Geothermal power is an abundant energy source that can provide clean electricity and heat crucial for meeting net zero goals, and is expected to make up a sizable share of Germany's future heating needs. Insurance Journal
  • [New] Insurer Munich Re and Germany's KfW Development Bank are introducing a state-backed program to mitigate the financial risk of geothermal drilling and encourage exploration for the renewable heat and power source. Insurance Journal
  • [New] Manufacturers of luxury and electric vehicles such as BMW, Audi, and Porsche are expected to widely use prepregs in chassis, body panels, and battery enclosures to reduce weight and enhance performance. / Germany Precedence Research
  • [New] The British government is hoping a change in German law will help stop small boat crossings to the UK. SKY
  • [New] UK and German law enforcement agencies will now have stronger powers to take down the criminals behind the small boats, giving prosecutors more tools to tackle people smuggling and criminality of supply and storage of small boats equipment. GOV.UK
  • [New] Germany's economic minister defended a scaled-back plan to build only 10 GW of new gas-fired power plants - down from 20 GW - after pro-industry voices feared reliability risks. Winssolutions - World Innovative Sustainable Solutions
  • [New] Germany's breakthrough lithium projects powered by innovative geothermal extraction are reshaping European battery supply chains and creating unprecedented investment opportunities in strategic mineral independence. Discovery Alert
  • [New] Consulting services leveraging German operational experience in integrated geothermal-lithium extraction could generate substantial revenue streams while establishing technological leadership in rapidly growing global markets for sustainable critical mineral production. Discovery Alert
  • [New] German engineering expertise in sustainable lithium extraction creates significant export opportunities for equipment, consulting services, and technology licensing to regions developing similar geological resources. Discovery Alert
  • [New] Moderate development projections anticipate combined German lithium production reaching 60,000+ tonnes LCE annually by 2030, representing 15-20% satisfaction of projected European battery demand. Discovery Alert
  • [New] Germany's economy is expected to accelerate in 2026, with increased infrastructure and defence spending lifting growth to 0.8%. BENDURA BANK AG - Personliche Beratung in Ihrer Sprache
  • [New] More favorable financing conditions should help private investment gradually recover in 2026, especially if uncertainty continues to ease and progress on competitiveness resumes. / Germany The Conference Board
  • [New] Government expenditure, buoyed by EU-backed funds and expansionary fiscal policies in key member states like Germany will support growth in 2026. The Conference Board
  • [New] The four German companies in the Top 100 saw their combined arms revenues go up by 36% to $14.9 billion, boosted by increased demand for ground-based air defence systems, ammunition and armoured vehicles due to the perceived threat from Russia. Sipri
  • [New] Most importantly, some of the established brokers will start to offer the trading of fractional shares (one of the main reasons why ETFs became so successful in Germany), allowing their customers to trade for a fixed amount (as low as one euro or pound sterling) instead of a fixed number of shares. investing.com
  • [New] Growth in the euro area is likely to remain moderate at 1.1% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027 as German fiscal support is partially offset by consolidation in France and Italy. Morgan Stanley
  • [New] US tariffs still weigh on exports, investment is being held back by uncertainty, and 2026 growth remains highly dependent on German fiscal stimulus. Morningstar, Inc.
  • [New] Denmark has pledged to have all domestic flights fossil fuel-free by 2030, Finland by 2035, Iceland by 2040 and Germany by 2045. The Guardian

Last updated: 23 December 2025



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