Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] The German government has committed to phasing out coal-fired power by no later than 2038 - a timeline that disappointed many climate groups, who say it's too slow. Positive News
• [New] German energy company RWE has said it will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after reaching a $1.2bn (£892m) payout deal with President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior. BBC News
• [New] After the European Commission gave marketing authorisation for the Wegovy semaglutide pill in July, Germany will be the first country to roll it out. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] Nearly three-quarters of businesses surveyed in the UK, France, and Germany fear Washington could abruptly cut their access to the US tech platforms on which they depend. theregister
• [New] Country-by-country reimbursement applications and clinical-site activations are underway, with the first commercial implantation expected soon in Germany. New Atlas
• [New] Germany will likely register a substantial regional share of approximately 39.1% in 2026 in Europe, owing to its large industrial sector and strict regulatory environment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In a cross-sectional survey involving 1,238 adults at risk of severe anaphylaxis across Canada, France, Germany and the UK, nearly 40% said they did not carry their AAI regularly, more than half had been without one when it was needed, and around one in five never filled their prescription. ALK
• [New] The German financial services company Allianz goes as far as to describe extreme heat as a structural economic risk to which Europe is highly exposed. Fortune
• [New] Rheinmetall (Germany) and Lockheed Martin (US) agreed to establish European production of ATACMS tactical missiles at Rheinmetall's Unterluss facility, with manufacturing expected to begin from 2027, supporting NATO's effort to expand European defence industrial capacity. More News From NowHere
• [New] Germany's largest research funding organization has issued a warning to scientists and research institutions about growing threats to academic freedom. Chemistry World
• [New] Germany aims to construct 10-20 new gas-fired plants by 2030, while Japan is considering new gas facilities after reversing a prior view that its power demand was in long term decline. MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing Substack
• [New] A German appeals court considered evidence related to RWE's contribution of GHG emissions, as well as climate science estimating the threat of flooding from the glacial lake. Climate Judiciary Project
• [New] There are three state elections in Germany in September, and the AfD could win its first state (Saxony-Anhalt). Marc to Market Marc Chandler on Global FX and Capital
• [New] German participation in FCAS and rising hybrid-electric R&D under the LuFo programme will compound demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Germany will likely register a substantial regional share of around 39.7% in 2026 in Europe through its strong shipbuilding, marine engineering, and port industries. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Germany will likely register a substantial share of approximately 42.9% in 2026, backed by its focus on industrial automation. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Male chick culling has now been banned in Germany and France and will be prohibited in Italy in 2027. AgFunderNews
• [New] German startup Orbem has begun operating its first MRI-based in-ovo sexing system in the US, expects a second installation to go live in mid-August, and says a third US project is now scheduled for 2027. AgFunderNews
• [New] Germany will auction €6bn 10-year Bunds. investing.com
• [New] German inflation rose more sharply than expected. investing.com
• [New] Germany's trajectory through 2033 is characterized by application diversification from defence toward automotive and industrial electronics. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Growing investments in EUDR-compliant sourcing, certified soybean meal procurement, and sustainable feed ingredient programs are expected to influence purchasing decisions and strengthen Germany's position as a key European oilmeal consumption hub. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The German Ministry of Finance is considering a 20% increase in excise duties on spirits from 2027. Fyre 2026

Last updated: 11 August 2026