Germany, France deepen nuclear deterrence cooperation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are pushing ahead with cooperation on nuclear deterrence, with…
Bayer rebuilds pharma while waiting for Monsanto relief
Bayer is preparing for a potential turning point. While the company continues to rebuild its pharmaceutical business through…
Germany, Poland sign defence cooperation pact to boost eastern flank
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed an agreement on Wednesday in Warsaw aimed at strengthening military cooperation with…
Brussels watchdog moves to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party – POLITICO
The ESN political group doesn’t face sanctions, and the only effect that AfD MEPs would feel would be…
NIO and Bosch Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement – News
February 25, 2026, Beijing, China – During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China, NIO Inc.…
BASF makes first M&A deal of 2026 with bio-control company AgBiTech
BASF Agricultural Solutions is acquiring biological insect control company AgBiTech from private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners for…
BASF shareholders back agriculture carve‑out as geopolitics bite into crop protection earnings
BASF shareholders approved a major restructuring that will place the company’s Agricultural Solutions division into a legally independent…
Transparency Report 2025: Support for security authorities
Transparency matters to us Telecommunications companies are legally required to support security authorities in surveillance measures and to…
Germany to increase defence cooperation with Greece
Germany plans to “significantly” expand defence cooperation with Greece, including by boosting joint procurement, German Foreign Minister Johann…
Merz touts continued US military ties despite Trump threats – POLITICO
“This work is carried out shoulder-to-shoulder, for our mutual benefit and in deep transatlantic partnership,” he added. Trump…
First Germany-UK Business and Government Forum in Berlin: Strengthening cooperation in economic security and critical raw materials
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche and the UK Secretary of State for Business and…
France and Germany give themselves more time on joint fighter jet (once again) – POLITICO
“Our defense ministries have this mandate for the coming weeks; we continue to progress,” Macron said. The project,…