Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

DHL Group Inks 10-Year Renewable Energy Deal with RWE Supply & Trading

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed a significant 10-year green energy agreement with RWE Supply & Trading, starting in 2026, to purchase approximately 104 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. This move aligns with DHL Group’s commitment to decarbonization and sustainability, … Read the full press release

PNE Group Continues to Advance its Wind Energy Expansion in Germany

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group has commissioned and added two new wind farms in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with a combined rated output of 21.6 MW to its renewable energy portfolio. The wind farms are located in Hamwarde and near Stuvenborn and consist … Read the full press release

MEA Logistics Boost: DHL Global Forwarding Integrates Danzas AEI Emirates Operations

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully completed the acquisition of shares in Danzas AEI Emirates, rebranding all facilities under the DHL name. This integration not only changes the logo and name but also strengthens operational capabilities by incorporating 1,100 … Read the full press release

MAN’s Electric Lion eTruck Almost Sold Out with 700 Orders in 3 Months

(IN BRIEF) In just over three months since its sales launch, the limited edition of MAN’s 2024 model year electric lion eTruck designed for long-distance transport is nearly sold out, with 700 orders and order requests received. Large-scale production is … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Selects EAN by Viasat and Deutsche Telekom for Seamless In-Flight Broadband

(IN BRIEF) Lufthansa Group has partnered with Viasat and Deutsche Telekom to equip over 150 aircraft with the European Aviation Network (EAN), delivering high-speed in-flight internet access for passengers flying with Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. EAN combines satellite coverage … Read the full press release

T-Systems Becomes Premium Supplier for RISE with SAP, Offering Cloud Transformation Solutions

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, a prominent IT services provider, has been designated as a premium supplier for “RISE with SAP,” becoming the first SAP partner in Germany to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including infrastructure, technical managed services, business transformation, … Read the full press release

Infineon and Wolfspeed’s Prolonged Alliance Boosts Silicon Carbide Supply for Sustainable Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and Wolfspeed, Inc. have announced the expansion and extension of their long-term 150mm silicon carbide wafer supply agreement. The partnership includes a multi-year capacity reservation agreement and aims to ensure a stable supply chain for silicon … Read the full press release

Continental Leads Tire Industry in Sustainability with Innovative Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading international tire manufacturer, is at the forefront of sustainability in the industry. The company has integrated sustainable materials like recycled PET and rice husk ash silica from its Conti GreenConcept concept tire into its series … Read the full press release

Sustainability Milestone: Eurogrid’s Green Bonds Support 50Hertz’s Renewable Energy Goals

(IN BRIEF) Eurogrid, the parent company of 50Hertz, a transmission system operator, has secured 1.5 billion euros through its third and fourth Green Bond issuances. These funds will support grid expansion projects on land and at sea to enhance the … Read the full press release

BASF to Lead Battery Recycling Efforts for Iveco Group’s Electric Vehicle Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) has partnered with BASF (FWB: BAS), a leading global chemical company, to implement a recycling solution for lithium-ion batteries used in Iveco Group’s electric vehicles. This collaboration is in line with Iveco Group’s circular … Read the full press release

BioNTech and DualityBio Initiate Phase 3 Trial for HER2-Targeting ADC in Metastatic Breast Cancer

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech and Duality Biologics have announced the commencement of a pivotal Phase 3 trial for BNT323/DB-1303, a next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) in metastatic breast cancer. The trial will enroll … Read the full press release

Coordinated Operation Across Four Countries Targets Online Trading Fraud Network Defrauding Millions

(IN BRIEF) Judicial and law enforcement authorities from Germany, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Sweden collaborated in a coordinated action against an organized crime group suspected of online trading fraud. The criminal network operated fraudulent online trading platforms from call centers and … Read the full press release

Eneco and Corre Energy Join Forces for Groundbreaking Compressed Air Energy Storage Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Corre Energy have entered into a provisional agreement to jointly develop and invest in Corre Energy’s inaugural compressed air energy storage (CAES) project in Germany, located in Ahaus, North Rhine-Westphalia. This collaboration will allow Eneco to … Read the full press release

Telefónica Successfully Increases Stake in Telefónica Deutschland Through Voluntary Acquisition Offer

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, through its subsidiary Telefónica Local Services GmbH, has successfully completed its voluntary partial acquisition offer to the shareholders of Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG. During the acceptance period from November 7, 2023, to January 17, 2024, Telefónica increased … Read the full press release

5G Milestone: Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi Triple Upload Speeds

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi have achieved a major breakthrough in 5G technology through a successful test in Europe. They achieved peak upload speeds of up to 273 megabits per second (Mbps), significantly faster than the typical 100 Mbps … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Unveil 2024 Growth Strategy at Capital Markets Day in Leipzig

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ is set to unveil its 2024 growth strategy during its Capital Markets Day event on January 24 in Leipzig, Germany. The event will feature presentations by ANDRITZ Executive Board members, providing updates on the … Read the full press release

Executives Discuss Software Supremacy and AI’s Transformative Power at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024, top-tier C-suite executives from Europe and MENA gathered to explore the shift from hardware to software in industries. Hosted by Roland Berger and Creative Dock, the event featured Renata Jungo … Read the full press release

RWE’s Agrivoltaics Plant in Germany Begins Green Electricity Supply

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) plant in Germany, which integrates power generation and agriculture, has commenced the supply of green electricity to the grid after a rapid five-month construction period. Located on approximately seven hectares of recultivated land near the … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to Deliver 70 Innovative Mireo Trains to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)

(IN BRIEF) Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has placed an order for 70 trains with Siemens Mobility as part of a framework agreement secured in 2023. These trains, based on the Mireo platform, will be delivered in three different versions starting … Read the full press release

RWE AG’s Nomination Committee Identifies Succession Candidates for Supervisory Board Members

(IN BRIEF) RWE AG’s Nomination Committee has announced its succession candidates to replace departing members of the Supervisory Board in May 2024. Professor Dr. Hans-Peter Keitel, Dr. Erhard Schipporeit, and Ullrich Sierau will step down from the board after the … Read the full press release