Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] Political instability is rising, with populist parties gaining ground in Germany, France, and the UK, threatening fiscal cohesion and policy continuity. M-Wealth
• [New] Germany recently moved to expand police powers to counter drone threats. Space War
• [New] By 2025, IoT devices could consume 3.5% of global electricity - more than the entire current consumption of Japan and Germany combined. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The ECB's June projections foresee real GDP rising 0.9% in 2025, 1.1% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027. / Germany Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] If Germany's slowdown deepens or price pressures soften, yields may drift lower and the euro could lose momentum. investing.com
• [New] Berlin - The Federal Government has approved its first-ever space security strategy, aimed at improving the protection of German satellites and communications infrastructure while countering the risk of a military arms race in outer space. Fazit Communication GmbH
• [New] Germany's budget showed front loaded fiscal expenditure growth, with its general government deficit widening to 4.75% of Gross Domestic Product in 2026 and 4.25% in 2027. Goal Financial Services
• [New] Comprehensive investment programmes - including a tax relief package worth €46 billion and an infrastructure fund of €500 billion - are supporting industry and have raised growth forecasts for 2026. / Germany KOF Swiss Economic Institute
• [New] Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine by €3 billion in its 2026 federal budget, bringing total planned support to €11.5 billion. Presage Global
• [New] China has lifted its export ban on semiconductors produced by Nexperia, a move expected to restore chip supplies to German automakers and ease trade tensions between Beijing and Europe. Mexico Business
• [New] Germany will increase its military assistance to Ukraine by €3 billion in 2026, bringing the total to a record €11.5 billion. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] The AfD, which is already the second largest party in the Bundestag, is now leading in some national opinion polls and projected to win emphatic victories in two east German regional votes next year. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Germany could even miss its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045. Deutsche Welle
• [New] The European Commission has exempted Germany from having to take in illegally arrived migrants from other EU nations in 2026. Deutsche Welle
• [New] Google plans to invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.4 billion) over the next four years in cloud and AI infrastructure in Germany. CIO Dive
• [New] Germany has reintroduced border controls with neighbouring Schengen countries, extending them to 2026. Al Jazeera
• [New] The federal government is thus responding to the growing number and intensity of hybrid threats against the Federal Republic of Germany, particularly from Russia. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] In Germany, the city of Munich is using AI to help electric buses run better and predict how much power people will need. Your Site Name
• [New] By the end of 2025, Copilot prompts and responses will be processed within Germany, France, Norway and the Netherlands for qualifying customers. Campus Technology
• [New] China's auto dominance threatens the very existence of Germany's car industry, with German manufacturers significantly lagging on EV battery range and charging speeds. Carmignac
• [New] The outlook to be released in Brussels on Monday will point to the cumulative impact of trade threats and higher tariffs imposed by the US, along with the challenges of persistent weakness in Germany and political turmoil in France. financialpost

Last updated: 25 November 2025