Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Deutsche Telekom and Qunnect Sustain High-Fidelity Entanglement Over 30 km Fiber for 17 Days

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Deutsche Telekom Innovation Laboratories and Qunnect have achieved a major quantum networking milestone by maintaining 99% fidelity in entangled photon transmission over 30 km of commercial fiber for 17 days. A separate test also showed successful … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces DM80 Static Mix to Automate Critical Adhesive Applications in Aerospace

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has unveiled the Sonderhoff DM80 Static Mix, a precision dosing machine developed to automate the mixing and dispensing of structural adhesives in aircraft manufacturing. Designed for highly viscous, abrasive Loctite 2K Aero materials, the DM80 enables accurate … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Secures Four-Year Contract to Supply Electrofusion Fittings for UK Gas Network Overhaul

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group, through its Indian subsidiary Kimplas, has signed a four-year contract with Northern Gas Networks to supply over 280,000 electrofusion fittings annually for the modernization of the gas distribution network in northern England. These fittings, essential for … Read the full press release

Continental and GIZ Expand Natural Rubber Sustainability Project in Indonesia to Reach 6,000 Smallholders by 2027

(IN BRIEF) Continental has extended its natural rubber sustainability project with GIZ in Indonesia until 2027, aiming to support an additional 1,000 smallholders on top of the 5,000 already trained. The initiative, co-funded by BMZ, has helped increase farmer incomes … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Expands Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities with Acquisition of Stascheit GmbH

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has acquired ammunition detection and disposal firm Stascheit GmbH, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH. The move strengthens Rheinmetall’s capabilities in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and complements its broader security-focused portfolio. With … Read the full press release

Covestro Introduces PCR Polycarbonates from Discarded Headlamps to Boost Automotive Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has launched a new PCR polycarbonate material made from end-of-life vehicle headlamps, certified by TÜV Rheinland and now available for commercial automotive use. Developed in partnership with GIZ, Volkswagen, NIO, and Chinese recycler Ausell, the material supports … Read the full press release

Lizl Veldsman Wins Top ASPEN Award for Groundbreaking ICU Nutrition Study

(IN BRIEF) South African clinical dietitian Lizl Veldsman has won the 2025 Harry M. Vars Award from ASPEN for her innovative ICU study supported by Fresenius Kabi. The study examined the impact of intravenous protein and in-bed cycling on muscle … Read the full press release

Vonovia Strengthens Supervisory Board with Financial and Energy Experts Ahead of AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE will propose Michael Rüdiger and Dr Marcus Schenck for election to its Supervisory Board at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, replacing Dr Ute Geipel-Faber and Hildegard Müller. Both nominees bring decades of leadership in the financial … Read the full press release

Eva Lys Named Porsche Brand Ambassador Ahead of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

(IN BRIEF) Eva Lys, currently Germany’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, has been named a “Friend of the Brand” by Porsche, strengthening her long-standing relationship with the sports car company that has supported her career through its junior tennis programs. She … Read the full press release

GEA Completes €400 Million Share Buyback with Charitable Link to UNICEF and Viva con Agua

(IN BRIEF) GEA has completed its €400 million share buyback program, repurchasing over 9.5 million shares (around 5.53% of its capital) between November 2023 and April 2025. The shares, purchased at an average of €41.98 each, will be cancelled after … Read the full press release

Mutares Strengthens Steyr Motors’ Market Profile with EUR 30.9 Million Share Placement

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has placed 910,000 shares—about 17% of Steyr Motors AG’s outstanding shares—through an accelerated bookbuilding process, raising EUR 30.9 million. This follows a recent German legislative change to bolster domestic defense, which helped spark … Read the full press release

German Start-Ups Raise EUR 1.6 Billion in Q1 2025 as Early-Stage Deals Rise and U.S. Investor Activity Slow

(IN BRIEF) German start-ups raised EUR 1.6 billion in 295 funding rounds during Q1 2025, according to the KfW Venture Capital Dashboard. While this marks a 14% increase from Q4 2024, it falls short of the same period last year … Read the full press release

Instant SIM Migration Now Available with Pixel 9a as Vodafone Introduces eSIM Transfer Feature

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany has introduced the new eSIM Transfer feature for customers upgrading to the Google Pixel 9a, available from 14 April 2025. Developed in collaboration with Google and based on the GSMA TS43 standard, the feature allows users … Read the full press release

Classic Arcade Meets Cutting-Edge Tech: Volkswagen Launches PAC-MAN with Real-Time Lighting Effects in Select Models

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has launched the PAC-MAN Championship Edition as part of its in-car gaming experience, now available in over 300,000 vehicles across Europe via the AirConsole app. The classic arcade game has been updated with brand-themed elements such as … Read the full press release

MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE Wins Innovation Award for Excellence in All-Electric Transit Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE has received the busplaner Innovation Award 2025 in the “12-meter Electric Buses” category, following its earlier recognition as “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2025.” Celebrated for its flexibility, strong performance, and … Read the full press release

Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung Funds “Quantum Chemistry without Orbitals” to Revolutionize Molecular Energy Predictions

(IN BRIEF) At Heidelberg University, an interdisciplinary research project titled “Quantum Chemistry without Orbitals” is underway, funded by over 745,000 euros from the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung over a two-year period. The project aims to predict the kinetic energy of electrons in molecules … Read the full press release

RWE Breaks Ground on 13.9 MW Photovoltaic Plant at Hambach with Over 22,000 Solar Modules

(IN BRIEF) RWE has initiated construction of a new photovoltaic plant near Niederzier in North Rhine-Westphalia at the Hambach opencast mine. Covering 12 hectares, the plant will feature over 22,000 solar modules and generate up to 13.9 MW peak (12 … Read the full press release

Bavarian High-Tech Awards Honor Emerging Talents with Groundbreaking Research in AI and Health at TUM University Hospital

(IN BRIEF) The Bavarian High-Tech Awards were presented for the first time by the Bavarian State Government and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities to recognize emerging talents and distinguished researchers. Among the awards, the High-Tech Young Investigator Award, … Read the full press release

MAN Accelerates Transformation with Expanded Battery Production for Electric Commercial Vehicles at Nuremberg

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched battery production at its Nuremberg site, expanding investment from 100 million to approximately 250 million euros. This phase enhances the facility’s capabilities by producing complete battery packs as well as individual … Read the full press release