Wirtschaftswoche

87 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Thuy-Ngan Trinh Launches New Association for German Midsize Businesses Amid AfD Scandal · Thuy-Ngan Trinh establishes 'Die Mittelständler' to support midsize businesses following an AfD controversy
• Hellweg and BayWa Garden Markets File for Insolvency Affecting 4,300 Employees · German home improvement retailers Hellweg and BayWa initiate self-administered insolvency proceedings affecting 4,300 jobs.
• Microsoft Announces Open Partnership Strategy with Major AI Competitors · Microsoft shifts to an open AI strategy, integrating ChatGPT, Claude, and other models alongside its own.
• SpaceX IPO: The Hard Numbers Elon Musk Avoids Discussing · Analysis of SpaceX's financial metrics and valuation strategy ahead of its public listing.
• German Telekom Builds Private Cloud Data Fortress for Volkswagen · Telekom is constructing a secure, global private cloud infrastructure for the Volkswagen Group to ensure data sovereignty.
• German E-Auto Subsidy Program Receives Over 50,000 Applications in First Month · Environment Minister Carsten Schneider reports 51,128 subsidy applications for electric vehicles since mid-May.
• Infineon's New Dresden Chip Plant Aims to Boost Regional Economy · Infineon's 5-billion-euro chip factory in Dresden is expected to significantly benefit the local economy.
• SpaceX IPO: The Numbers Elon Musk Doesn't Talk About · Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO could make him the first billionaire, but financial realities and technical challenges raise questions about its valuation.
• German Defense Industry Seeks New Partners for 6th Gen Fighter Jet After FCAS Collapse · German defense firms lobby for a new European 6th generation fighter partnership following the failure of the FCAS project.
• Berlin Dentists' Fund Sues Ex-Kempinski CEO Over Dubious Hotel Investments · Berlin dentists' pension fund sues Martin Smura over questionable hotel investments and software valuations.
• Oracle Beats Earnings Expectations But Stock Plummets on Massive Financing Plans · Oracle's stock fell 5% after investors reacted negatively to plans to raise $40 billion despite beating quarterly revenue and profit targets.
• ADAC: Germany's 12 PM Fuel Price Rule Causes Record Daily Swings · ADAC reports record daily fuel price fluctuations in Germany due to the 12 PM price cap rule.
• Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV Faces Technical Chaos and Massive Costs During 2026 World Cup · Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV struggles with app crashes during the 2026 World Cup despite record viewership and massive investment.
• Stuttgart21 New Station Opening Delayed to 2031 Due to ETCS Digitalization · Stuttgart21 opening delayed five years to 2031 due to European Train Control System (ETCS) digitalization hurdles.
• Pfizer CEO Cancells Merz Meeting, Questions Germany Investments Over Austerity · Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla cancels meeting with German Chancellor Merz due to investment restrictions.
• German Conglomerates Rheinmetall, Mercedes, and Heidelberg Partner with Drone Startups · Major German industrial giants collaborate with startups to develop military drones and defense systems.
• Unicredit CEO Orcel Faces 12% Bund Blockade in Commerzbank Takeover Bid · Unicredit's Andrea Orcel struggles to acquire the remaining 12% of Commerzbank held by the German federal government.
• German Lawyer Warns High Big Law Salaries Come With a Heavy Price · Restrukturierungsanwalt Martin Lambrecht critiques the hidden costs of entering US-style German law firms with 180,000 Euro starting salaries.
• Berlin Dentists' Fund Sues Ex-Kempinski CEO Over Dubious Hotel Investments · Berlin dentists' pension fund sues Martin Smura over questionable hotel investments and software valuation.
• German-French FCAS Jet Project Cancelled, Threatening KNDS IPO · The cancellation of the European FCAS fighter jet project jeopardizes the future of the KNDS main battle tank program and its stock listing.
• German Perfume Chain Pieper Survives Bankruptcy via French Acquisition · French investors acquire German perfume chain Pieper, saving 115 stores and 770 jobs.
• Deutsche Bahn Faces New Delays for Stuttgart-21 Due to Emergency Power Failures · Deutsche Bahn delays Stuttgart-21 opening due to critical errors in emergency power installations.
• Deutsche Bank and Blantyre Capital Seek Minority Stakes in Struggling Varta · Deutsche Bank and Blantyre Capital file plans to acquire minority stakes in Varta AG amid restructuring efforts.
• Emirates Plans Full Flight Schedule Despite Iran War and Fuel Shortages · Emirates President Tim Clark vows to maintain full operations despite rising fuel costs and regional conflict.
• Can Saab Save Germany's Future Fighter Jet Program? · Analysis explores whether Saab can successfully compete for Germany's next-generation fighter aircraft contract.
• Airbus Plans New Fighter Jet Alliance After FCAS Collapse · Airbus is forming a new European fighter jet alliance following the termination of the FCAS project.
• Isar Aerospace Secures 270 Million Euro to Expand Rocket Production · German space startup Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for Spectrum rocket series production.
• DHL Confirms No Jet Fuel Shortage Despite Iran Conflict Tensions · DHL Europe Chief Mike Parra states jet fuel supply is secured for summer months.
• Siemens CEO Roland Busch Announces Major Restructuring Affecting Tens of Thousands · Siemens plans a massive efficiency overhaul targeting Digital Industries without layoffs.
• K+S Acquires Qemetica Salt Business for Up to 380 Million Euros · German chemical firm K+S is buying Qemetica's salt division for up to 380 million euros to expand in Europe.