Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] Countries with robust tech education systems, like Germany and South Korea, could see economic growth and job creation in semiconductor manufacturing and design. Zaman
• [New] In the short term, Framatome plans to manufacture fuel identical to the proven design currently used in VVER reactors under a license from Rosatom at its plant in Linden, Germany. etc.bellona.org
• [New] Protests can be expected in major cities in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, Brazil and more. Coachella Valley Independent
• [New] Zooming into the largest EU economies, the risks appear particularly high in Germany, France and, to a lesser extent, the Netherlands, where more than 10% of companies are hoarding labour. CEPR
• [New] The European Union has set a target to import 10 MMtpy of renewable H2 by 2030, with Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium expected to be major importers. H2TECH
• [New] The Bundesbank predicts stagnation this quarter, keeping Germany on course for a second consecutive year of contraction. 8AM Global
• [New] An increase in life satisfaction could lead to substantial productivity gains, equivalent to nearly 80 working hours per year in countries like Germany or France. SpringerLink
• [New] Many European nations have cut their aid budgets, while possible right-wing gains in elections from Germany to Canada in 2025 could further weaken nations' appetite for overseas climate action. Carbon Brief
• [New] US pressure on Germany (and China and Japan) to boost domestic demand and reduce trade surpluses could lead to more instability in inflation, interest rates and exchange rates. Emerging Market Skeptic
• [New] ING analysts emphasized that auto tariffs might have a particularly hard hit on the German economy, which is highly dependent on trade with the U.S. Insider Monkey
• [New] Donald Trump's victory could have a negative impact on German banks because of possible adjustments to interest rates, tariffs, and U.S. financial deregulation. Insider Monkey
• [New] The Associated Press highlighted that Trump's potential protectionist policies and reduced support for NATO could strain Germany's economy and defence capabilities, forcing it to take on a more prominent leadership role in Europe. thediplomaticaffairs.com
• [New] Trump's aggressive trade policies might prompt Germany and the EU to accelerate plans for greater economic self-sufficiency and regional integration. thediplomaticaffairs.com
• [New] Traders should anticipate a bearish outlook for Eurozone equities and a potential weakening of the euro, particularly if political uncertainty in major economies like Germany and France persists. FX Empire
• [New] The political drama in Berlin could affect Germany's plans to deploy a brigade to Lithuania. lrt.lt
• [New] Recent incidents in France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands highlight the convergence of longstanding security challenges in Western Europe and emerging threats fueled by conflict in the Middle East. The Soufan Center
• [New] The Ukrainian government insists that Germany should take the necessary decisions on further arms supplies to Ukraine before the early parliamentary elections to the Bundestag in 2025. Ukrainska Pravda
• [New] In Germany, policymakers are working to accelerate the implementation of decentralized heat pumps, with a declared target of 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030. Nature
• [New] The ECB had expected a material pick-up in the second half of 2024, due to big pay rises in Germany, where wages rose by 8.8% in Q3. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
• [New] A plan by Britain, France, and Germany - with US support - to submit a new resolution against Iran comes as concerns over the rapid expansion of its nuclear program heightened fears that Tehran might be seeking to develop a nuclear weapon. Al Arabiya English
• [New] Major economies, including China, India, Japan, South Korea and Germany, are projected to face substantial clean energy shortfalls by mid-century. The Superpower Institute

Last updated: 03 December 2024