Germany

Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut to Launch Mobile Plans Creating Competition for Traditional Network Providers

Revolut mobile plans stand out with their unlimited calls, texts and data offering complemented with an attractive roaming proposition.

Finance & Economics

IMF’s Europe Head Says About Impact of German Fiscal Boost on Euro Area

Alfred Kammer, director of the European Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said that an increase in German spending on infrastructure will boost European economic growth, but at the same time will not be a factor that can outweigh the expected impact of tariffs from the United States.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Hawk Raises $56 Million to Counter Financial Crime

Hawk, a fraud and money laundering prevention provider, raised $56 million.

News

German Inflation Falls

In Germany, inflation was recorded at the 2.3% mark in March, which is lower than previously expected.

News

Chip Companies Demonstrate Interest in Germany

Companies operating in the chip manufacturing industry are asking to triple the amount of subsidies provided under Germany’s latest funding program, which is one of the top priorities for the government of this country.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Unzer Launches Pay-By-Bank Tool

The payment company Unzer has launched a pay-by-bank tool in conjunction with Mastercard.

News

Bundesbank President Says US Tariffs to Hit Germany Particularly Hard

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Germany would be particularly hard hit by protectionism and trade tariffs from the United States, worsening the already bleak prospects for Europe’s largest economic system.

Finance & Economics

German Economy Shrinks

The German economic system continues to face difficulties, and the dynamic of growth is not a reality for it, as evidenced by the fact that in the fourth quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) of this country decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous three-month period of last year.

Blockchain & Crypto

BitPanda Secures MiCA License With German Regulator

Bitpanda has obtained its MiCA license from BaFin, Germany’s leading financial regulatory authority, to offer regulated services to 450 million EU citizens.

Finance & Economics

German Economy Shrinks for Second Year

In 2024, Germany’s economic system was on a downward trajectory, and 2025 is likely not to be a period of growth and prosperity.

News

JPMorgan Chase Reportedly Eyes Commercial Banking Expansion in Germany

The media on Tuesday, January 14, published information according to which JPMorgan Chase has plans related to the expansion of its presence in Germany.

News

German Inflation Demonstrates Growth

In Germany, inflation showed an increase in December which turned out to be higher compared to the initial expectations regarding the intensity of the dynamic of this indicator.

Finance & Economics

Siemens Reviews Healthineers Majority Stake

Siemens AG is currently reviewing its majority stake in the medical technology subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers.

Finance & Economics

Barclays Prefers German Blue-Chip Stocks Over French

Strategists at Barclays, a London-based bank, said that German blue-chip stocks show more promise compared to their French counterparts.

News

German Government Plans New Chip Subsidies

The German government is currently preparing new investments in the country’s semiconductor industry two months after Intel Corp. shelved intentions related to the construction of a chip manufacturing plant worth 30 billion euros ($32 billion) in Magdeburg.

News

Travel Startup Tourlane Raises $26 Million

Berlin-based startup Tourlane, which operates in the area of travel, raised investment funds for 25 million euros ($26 million).