Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Continental’s Century-Long Commitment to Sustainable Tire Retreading Reduces CO2 Emissions by 50%

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading tire manufacturer, has been advancing sustainability in the tire industry for over a century with its tire retreading program. They retread over a million truck and bus tires annually, saving resources and cutting costs. Research … Read the full press release

Siemens Honors Exceptional Inventors in Annual Awards Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has recognized twelve outstanding inventors from various countries in its annual Inventors of the Year awards. These innovators have made significant contributions to fields such as artificial intelligence, sustainable power grids, railcar stability, and electric vehicle charging … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Surpasses Fiber Expansion Targets in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom celebrates a successful year of expansion with over 2.5 million new fiber connections established in 2023, reaching its ambitious targets. By year-end, eight million households across Germany will have access to fiber optic connections, with nearly … Read the full press release

BASF Launches Irgastab® PUR 71: A Sustainable and High-Performance Anti-Scorch Solution

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Irgastab® PUR 71, an innovative anti-scorch solution designed to meet regulatory standards and deliver exceptional performance without the use of aromatic amines, addressing the limitations of conventional additives. In the manufacturing of polyurethane foams, the … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s ID.7 Earns Top 5-Star Safety Rating in Euro NCAP Test

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s new all-electric model, the ID.7, has achieved a stellar five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test, solidifying its position among the highest-rated models of 2023 according to the independent European … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million to Boost Affordable and Sustainable Housing in Rostock

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan to support WIRO Wohnen in Rostock Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH, the municipal housing company in Rostock, Germany. This funding will aid WIRO in constructing 561 … Read the full press release

DHL’s Remarkable Shipping Feats of 2023: From Manatees to Wind Turbine Blades

(IN BRIEF) DHL, the global logistics leader, showcased its extraordinary shipping accomplishments in 2023. These included flying manatees over 1,000 miles for rescue, shipping five locomotives from the USA to Peru, delivering a key to save a bird, transporting bobsleds … Read the full press release

UNIDO and DHL Join Forces to Transform Agribusiness and Combat Food Waste in Africa

(IN BRIEF) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and DHL Group have partnered to combat food waste and enhance agribusiness in Africa. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference, launching the “Innovation for … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies Maintains 14-Year Streak in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has once again secured a position in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, marking the 14th consecutive year of recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Elke Reichart, Member of the Board and Chief Digital … Read the full press release

European Commission Approves €2.6 Billion Compensation to RWE for Early Coal Phase-Out

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has given its approval for RWE to receive €2.6 billion in compensation for the early phase-out of its lignite-fired power plants, as mandated by the German Act to Reduce and End Coal-Fired Power Generation passed … Read the full press release

Siemens Announces Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in February 2024, Proposes Increased Dividend, and Highlights Strong Fiscal Year Performance

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has revealed plans for its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024, to be held in a virtual format, following approval at the 2023 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. The company’s Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Jim … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank’s Aggressive Share Buyback and Dividend Strategy Pays Off

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has successfully completed a €450 million share buyback program announced in July 2023, repurchasing 45.5 million shares, equivalent to 2.23% of its share capital, at an average price of €9.88 per share between August and December … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank and CIMB Partner to Expand Shariah Custody Services in Malaysia and Singapore

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has partnered with CIMB, a major Malaysian bank, to offer Shariah custody services to clients in Malaysia, aligning with new regulatory guidelines. The collaboration aims to serve fund managers adhering to Shariah capital market guidelines. Deutsche … Read the full press release

BMW’s High-Performance M 1000 XR to Feature Continental’s ContiRaceAttack 2 Street Tires

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with BMW Motorrad to provide OEM approval for their ContiRaceAttack 2 Street hypersport tires on the new BMW M 1000 XR. This collaboration marks the first-time partnership between the two premium manufacturers in the hypersport … Read the full press release

Continental Partners with Synopsys to Accelerate Software Development for Software-Defined Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has announced a collaboration with Synopsys aimed at expediting the development and validation of software features and applications for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). This partnership combines Synopsys’ virtual prototyping solutions for virtual Electronic Control Units (vECU) with Continental’s … Read the full press release

BioNTech Enters Multi-Year Strategic Partnership with Victoria, Australia, to Boost Local mRNA Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech, a leading biotechnology company, has formalized a multi-year strategic partnership with the State of Victoria in Australia, building upon a prior Letter of Intent established in October 2022. The collaboration aims to strengthen the local mRNA ecosystem … Read the full press release

Americans Seek Financial Professionals for Holistic Guidance, Allianz Life Study Reveals

(IN BRIEF) According to the Annual Retirement Study by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life), despite facing financial challenges such as market volatility, inflation, and recurring crises, most Americans are not seeking the assistance of financial professionals … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Joins Bürgschaftsbank for €200 Million SME Financing Boost in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Bürgschaftsbank Baden-Württemberg (BBBW) and Bürgschaftsbank Nordrhein-Westfalen (BBNRW) are expanding their guarantee support for regional financial institutions aiming to provide financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the German states of Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia. The European Investment … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches TDA388xx Regulator Family for Enhanced Power System Efficiency and Compactness

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the TDA388xx family of buck regulators, targeting a range of modern power system applications such as servers, AI, datacom, telecom, and storage markets. These regulators come in 12 A and 20 A variants … Read the full press release

Voith Composites Achieves UNECE R 134 Certification for Large Hydrogen Tank, Paving the Way for Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Voith Composites has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining UNECE R 134 certification for its Type IV 700 bar and 350-liter hydrogen storage tank. This certification marks the first approval for a hydrogen tank of this size under … Read the full press release