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Germany’s return to nuclear energy would be logical, says Rafael Grossi

According to Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Germany’s reconsideration of nuclear energy would be a logical step. Speaking at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Grossi remarked that Germany is the only nation to have fully abandoned nuclear power and suggested that German policymakers might reflect on why […]

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Jörg Kukies appointed as Germany’s new finance minister

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appointed Jörg Kukies as the new Finance Minister, succeeding Christian Lindner. Transport Minister Volker Wissing will remain in the government but is stepping down from the Free Democratic Party (FDP). On Thursday, Chancellor Scholz announced the appointment of Kukies, his former economic advisor and current state secretary for finance, as […]

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Mcdonald’s plans major expansion in Germany

McDonald’s currently operates over 1,400 locations in Germany, employing more than 65,000 people. The American fast-food giant is now preparing for significant expansion in the country over the coming years, according to a report by DPA. Christoph Gehrig, McDonald’s Chief Financial Officer for Germany, spoke to Funke Media Group, outlining the company’s growth strategy. “We […]

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Tractor accident in Germany leaves 15 injured, including three seriously hurt

Approximately 15 people were injured in a tractor accident on Sunday afternoon in Bavaria, a state in southern Germany. Among the injured, three individuals sustained serious injuries, according to local police reports. The accident occurred in the village of Hartenstein, near the city of Nuremberg, when a tractor with a trailer overturned. The 29-year-old driver […]

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In Germany, a 350-ton submarine was spotted on the roads, heading to a technical museum

In Germany, drivers witnessed an unusual sight: a 350-ton submarine making its way along the roads. This massive vessel, the U-17 of the 206 class, measures 48 meters in length, 9 meters in height, and 4.6 meters in width. The submarine, which first set sail in 1972, was decommissioned by the Bundesmarine at the end […]

TECH

Demand for electric cars in Germany declines

The decline in demand followed the elimination of purchase bonuses for electric vehicles. The German battery market this year will largely depend on overcoming the drop in demand for battery electric vehicles, stated the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI) on Tuesday. This information was reported by Reuters. “I cannot say whether the market […]

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Germany is struggling to reduce emissions as planned.

Hans-Martin Henning, the chairman of the government’s Expert Council on Climate Issues, predicts that Germany will not meet its ambitious climate goals within the established timeframe. ccording to the government’s climate advisory board, Germany will fail to achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 65 percent by 2030. This information was reported by […]