Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] Germany plans a CCS capacity of around 2 million tons of CO2 per year. Clintel
• [New] New German government borrowing is forecast to pass the €180 billion mark in 2026, more than 4% of GDP. Deutsche Welle
• [New] The German Economic Institute - which does include the extra working days - predicts growth of 0.9% for 2026. / Germany Deutsche Welle
• [New] The Future Combat Air System, jointly developed by France, Germany and Spain, will replace the Eurofighter from 2040. itaadmin
• [New] Germany's integrated Virtus-LION STRIKE package represents NATO's pivot toward mass-producible, high-speed loitering munitions capable of defeating heavy armour at scale, with thousands planned operational by 2027. Drone Warfare
• [New] The German government bond yield is expected to increase from 2.89% to 2.97%. FuTu News
• [New] Over the course of 2026, the German government will launch a new Work and Stay agency website, which it hopes will attract non-EU skilled workers to fill job vacancies in Germany. IamExpat in Germany
• [New] Although odds are weighted to suit the lower scoring, the structural deficiency of verticality relative to Germany makes the systemic lack of verticality of the Under 2.5 bet seldom at risk in match-ups between mid-table teams. LeagueLane
• [New] With a further one-year delay in the CSDDD until mid-2029 and the German government's de-prioritization of LkSG reporting and enforcement, most companies will direct their limited compliance resources elsewhere. JD Supra
• [New] The Alternative for Germany will seek power in 2026's state elections. Deutsche Welle
• [New] Pensions, migration and conscription will continue to dominate domestic politics in Germany in 2026. Deutsche Welle
• [New] At a senior leadership level, the UK will continue to be an importer of global talent with recent CEO appointments in the consumer sections coming from The Netherlands, France, Germany and Sweden. Drapers
• [New] Germany could see 1% growth thanks to the Merz plan. Coface
• [New] 2026 could prove to be a year of new beginnings, in which Germany and Europe reconnect with decades of peace, freedom and prosperity. Yahoo News UK
• [New] The European rearmament effort offers Germany the opportunity to overhaul its industry by leveraging its strategic sectors. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] In December, the climate-fanatical European Commission watered down its planned ban on petrol and diesel cars, fearing a collapse of Germany's car industry. Spiked
• [New] Europe (Germany and France especially) is stepping in with new weapons and money because they realize that if Ukraine loses, Russia will be right on NATO's doorstep. Foreign Affairs Forum
• [New] In 2026, a defining milestone in European aviation history will be reached as Lufthansa, Germany flagship carrier, completes 100 years of operations, marking a full century of contribution to global aviation, travel, and tourism. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Leipzig, Germany, has quietly emerged as a dynamic city for professionals in technology, creative industries, logistics, and startups, attracting both domestic and international talent seeking opportunities beyond the high-cost hubs of Berlin or Munich. 101.9 The Wolf
• [New] The German supplier will debut a planetary gear actuator developed specifically for humanoid robots, combining a two-stage planetary gearbox, electric motor, encoder, and controller in a compact unit designed and manufactured entirely in-house. Automotive World
• [New] Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced plans to build 71 gas-fired power plants by 2035 to secure backup during recurring wind and solar droughts, alongside subsidies for industrial electricity prices. / Germany Clintel

Last updated: 13 January 2026