Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will signal demand trends. The Rio Times
• [New] The Democratic Republic of Germany will annex the Federal Republic of Germany. alternatehistory.com
• [New] 32 projects in 11 Member States - including Austria, Germany, Italy and Poland - will implement the European Rail Traffic Management System on trains and tracks, improving rail safety and interoperability across borders. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• [New] The anticipated U.S. troop withdrawal is expected to impact key American military bases in Germany and Italy, which have long served as hubs for supporting forward military operations. Militarnyi
• [New] The withdrawal of US troops is expected to affect major American military bases in Germany and Italy, which have been the basis for supporting forward US military operations. UNN
• [New] In road transport, safe and secure parking areas will be built or upgraded across 10 Member States, including Germany, France, Italy and Romania. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• [New] The coalition partners plan to lobby at EU level to ease the burden on the German forestry industry under the Deforestation Regulation by introducing a zero-risk variant. Passle
• [New] Cross-border exchange facilitation measures will streamline business operations and enhance economic integration between the UK and Germany. International Defence Analysis
• [New] The UK leads other European countries, including Germany and Italy, in using AI for supply chain risk. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Officials in Germany, France and the United Kingdom could impose sanctions on Iran for suspending the IAEA inspections. UPI
• [New] Counties across France, Germany, and Italy are experiencing record temperatures and related disruptions. NetNewsLedger - News at the Speed of the Internet
• [New] Italy, France and Germany have been warned of the risk of heavy storms due to excessive warming in unstable atmospheres. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Combination will create a Pan-European Digital Transaction Management software platform with leading positions across Italy, Spain, France, and Germany. Silicon Canals
• [New] German NGOs propose plan for EU ETS2 implementation Fifteen German NGOs have proposed a five-point plan for the socially just and effective implementation of the new EU ETS2 for transport and heating fuels set for 2027. NenPower
• [New] A significantly increasing number of German companies expect Indian companies to be superior to their own company in the next five years (47% compared to 25% in the previous year). KPMG
• [New] Countries such as Poland or even Germany could decide to seek their own nuclear weapons if they become convinced that the United States is no longer willing or able to protect them. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have openly expressed anxieties that the United States might not uphold its mutual defence commitments unconditionally, particularly under a potential future U.S. President Donald Trump. DebateUS
• Indirect effects via the slowdown in exports to Germany will be significant for several Central European countries, but could subsequently be offset by the expected recovery in German growth. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• We expect decent growth to continue in Southern Europe, and - putting the tariff impact to one side - we expect Germany's fiscal plans could add 1% -2% to the rate of GDP growth in due course. Invesco
• Germany plans to increase its defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029, up from the 2% NATO benchmark it met for the first time in 2024. The Cipher Brief
• Germany to Raise Defence Spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029, Ahead of NATO Summit Push Germany's finance minister announced plans to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029. Leverage Edu
• Growth in the United States and China is expected to slow, at 1.8% and 4.0% respectively, while the euro area is projected to gain a modest 0.8%, weighed down by Germany's industrial slowdown and soft external demand. GAC

Last updated: 08 July 2025