Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] The German court ruled that RWE could, in principle, be held liable under a German civil law protecting people from unreasonable interference to their property, for its share of global emissions, even for damage occurring abroad. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] Coal-fired power - 70% of generation in India and 33% in Germany - can be securely replaced by renewables and flexibility from energy storage and thermal balancing power plants as early as 2040. Pollution Solutions Online
• [New] Germany's economy shrank in the third quarter, and data on Tuesday showing an unexpectedly big drop in industrial output in November raised recession fears in Europe's largest economy. The Financial Express
• [New] Using high-resolution climate simulations, researchers from South Korea, the USA, Germany, and Ireland found that ENSO could rapidly strengthen in the coming decades and begin to move in sync with other global climate systems. SciTechDaily
• [New] Germany dominates European installations with BEG subsidy programs covering up to 70% of installation costs and maximum grants reaching €21,000 for air-to-water systems, contributing to over 500,000 new installations expected in 2025. Persistence Market Research
• [New] After a year of sea trials, the high-energy laser is moving to further land-based testing before going operational with the German Navy in 2029. New Atlas
• [New] Russian military intelligence is likely conducting hybrid operations in Poland, Germany, and Lithuania to sow fear and discord within NATO states, following indications of a possible future Russian false-flag operation within Poland. Critical Threats
• [New] Transport minister Patrick Schnieder has pledged a 100-billion-euro investment in the rail network by 2029. / Germany Clean Energy Wire
• [New] Higher railway track access charges could push German companies to shift freight transport back to roads, jeopardising climate goals. Clean Energy Wire
• [New] Synergies from the KUA acquisition are now materializing, enabling expanded service offerings in Germany and unlocking additional revenue opportunities at attractive margins. Arcadis N.V.
• [New] After the strong rise in exports early in the year ahead of expected US tariff increases, German goods exports - especially to the United States - have recently lost momentum as global trade has slowed. BMWI
• [New] Banks in the Euro area and Germany reported tightening credit standards for both enterprises and households in Q3 2025, citing increased credit risk and a reduced appetite for risk. FinancialContent
• [New] Germany remains effectively in stagnation, with a meagre 0.2% growth anticipated this year. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] In 2027 and 2028, recovery is expected, with growth accelerating to 1.6% and 1.8%, respectively, aided by fiscal expansion in Germany, lower interest rates, and further increases in military spending. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Germany is heading for a substantial fiscal easing and Italy is factoring in some tax cuts into its 2026 budget plans. Investec
• [New] A turn to digital sovereignty led by France and Germany will reorder the internal balance of power in Europe's digital politics to their advantage. Think Tank Europa
• [New] The German military plans to acquire 561 Skyranger 30 mobile air defence systems capable of countering drone threats, along with a dozen Luna NG reconnaissance drones valued at approximately €1.6 billion. Yeni Safak
• [New] The massive procurement plan, detailed in internal government documents, outlines comprehensive weapons acquisitions across all military domains scheduled to begin in 2026. / Germany Yeni Safak
• [New] Germany's GDP is forecast to expand by just 0.3% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, with inflation expected to ease gradually. Insurance Business
• [New] Germany commits €35 billion through 2030 to counter Russian inspector satellites shadowing Bundeswehr assets as Defence Minister Pistorius warns future conflicts will spill openly into orbit. Sirotin Intelligence
• [New] Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel recently stated that the situation in Germany is improving and that moderate GDP growth could return by late 2025, echoing the IMF's projection of a 0.2% expansion in 2025, in line with government estimates. Stock Market Update
• German car production could fall as much as a third in a worst-case scenario, with a 10% fall more likely. Space Daily

Last updated: 04 November 2025