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Germany’s Space Boom: Inside Europe’s Next Great Space Power

Germany’s Space Boom: Inside Europe’s Next Great Space Power

Key Facts and Insights Introduction Germany is quietly transforming into a space industry powerhouse at the heart of Europe. Long known for its engineering excellence in automobiles and machinery, Germany is now applying that same precision and ambition to the final frontier. In recent years, the German space and satellite sector has surged with new startups, increased investment, and bold government support. This public-facing report provides an in-depth look at Germany’s space industry – from its historical foundations to its current market structure, strategic goals, and future outlook – in an engaging, accessible way. We’ll explore how Germany went from
4 September 2025
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Internet Access in Germany 2025: DSL, Cable, Fiber, 5G, and Satellite Connectivity

Internet Access in Germany 2025: DSL, Cable, Fiber, 5G, and Satellite Connectivity

By mid-2023, 99% of German households had access to fixed broadband, and 95.6% were covered by next-generation NGA networks (≥30 Mbps). As of the end of 2023, Germany had about 37.0 million fixed broadband lines in service. DSL remained the most prevalent technology, but only about 40% of households could get full FTTH/B fiber by late 2023. 4G mobile networks cover virtually 100% of the population, while 5G networks cover over 95% as of 2023. In rural areas, NGA coverage reached 86.3% of households, Very High Capacity Networks (fiber or DOCSIS 3.1 cable) reached about 57%, and FTTH coverage was
16 July 2025
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Flying High or Breaking the Law? Everything You Must Know About Germany’s Drone Rules in 2025

Flying High or Breaking the Law? Everything You Must Know About Germany’s Drone Rules in 2025

Germany applies EU Open/Specific/Certified drone categories under EASA, with the Open category limited to 120 meters altitude and 25 kg maximum takeoff mass. Drone Operator Registration with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) is required for drone operators over 250 grams or any camera-equipped drone, yielding an electronic e-ID displayed on each drone. The minimum age to operate a drone in Germany is 16, with under-16 pilots allowed only under direct supervision unless the drone is a toy or weighs under 250 g. The EU Certificate of Competency A1/A3 is mandatory for drones 250 g or heavier, and the EU Remote Pilot Certificate
16 June 2025
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Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, Ifo Survey and AI-Driven Volatility Shape Frankfurt’s Next Move

Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, Ifo Survey and AI-Driven Volatility Shape Frankfurt’s Next Move

Germany’s DAX heads into the week of Dec. 15–19, 2025 after a choppy stretch marked by a U.S. Fed cut, rising bond yields, and renewed “AI bubble” worries. Here’s what to watch in Frankfurt: the ECB meeting, Germany’s Ifo survey, key stock stories, and market levels. FRANKFURT | Dec. 13, 2025 — Germany’s stock market enters the final full pre‑Christmas week with investors balancing two competing narratives: supportive global rate cuts on one hand, and a fresh bout of valuation anxiety around AI and higher long‑dated yields on the other. That tension was visible all week in the DAX’s push‑and‑pull
13 December 2025
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Germany Switches On Arrow 3 Missile Shield at Holzdorf – What the 3 December Milestone Means for Europe

Germany Switches On Arrow 3 Missile Shield at Holzdorf – What the 3 December Milestone Means for Europe

Germany has formally begun commissioning its new Arrow 3 missile defence system, turning the Holzdorf air base south of Berlin into the heart of a future long‑range protective shield for much of Europe. On 3 December 2025, the Bundeswehr declared the “initial operational capability” of the first Arrow 3 battery at Schönewalde/Holzdorf, a site straddling the border between Brandenburg and Saxony‑Anhalt.DIE WELT+1 The step marks more than just a technical upgrade. It is: Arrow 3 goes live at Holzdorf At midday on 3 December, senior military leaders including Inspector General Carsten Breuer and Air Force Inspector Lieutenant General Holger Neumann gathered at Fliegerhorst Holzdorf to
3 December 2025
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Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange After the Fed Cut, ECB Decision and Key German Data (Updated 14.12.2025)

Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange After the Fed Cut, ECB Decision and Key German Data (Updated 14.12.2025)

Frankfurt heads into the new week with the DAX balancing on a familiar year-end tightrope: global rate-cut optimism has improved risk appetite, but rising European bond yields and renewed debate about AI-driven equity valuations are keeping traders selective. On Friday, 12 December 2025, Germany’s benchmark index finished at 24,186.49, ending the session lower as risk sentiment cooled into the weekend. RTTNews Even so, several weekly summaries put the DAX modestly higher on the week (around +0.7%)—a gain built on mid-week central-bank relief that was later tested by a fresh wave of “AI bubble” jitters. T. Rowe Price+2Trading Economics+2 Below is what mattered in 8–14 December 2025, and what will likely drive Germany’s stock market on 15–19
14 December 2025
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Germany AI Stocks Today (Dec 15, 2025): SAP, Infineon, Siemens Energy and TecDAX Movers in Focus as AI Valuation Jitters Return

Germany AI Stocks Today (Dec 15, 2025): SAP, Infineon, Siemens Energy and TecDAX Movers in Focus as AI Valuation Jitters Return

Germany’s AI-linked stocks began the new week caught between two powerful cross-currents: renewed hopes for a year-end rally in European equities and a fresh wave of investor unease over the profitability of massive global spending on artificial intelligence. Early Monday, Frankfurt trading opened with a moderate gain in the DAX and a slightly softer TecDAX, while market commentary repeatedly returned to the same question: is the market paying too much, too early, for AI growth? MarketScreener Deutschland+1 Below is a detailed round-up of the key AI-stock narratives in Germany on 15.12.2025, including the most relevant market moves, company-specific catalysts, and
15 December 2025
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Inside Deutsche Börse & Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Europe’s Financial Powerhouse Unveiled (2025 Update)

Germany Stock Market Today: DAX Edges Higher but Stays Near Five‑Month Lows – 19 November 2025

FRANKFURT – Germany’s stock market tried to catch its breath on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, as the DAX hovered around the 23,200 mark, only fractionally above yesterday’s close and still parked near five‑month lows. Trading Economics+1 A tentative rebound in heavyweight names like Daimler Truck, Siemens Energy and Qiagen helped offset ongoing weakness in chemicals, autos and some big financials, but sentiment remained fragile as investors fixated on tonight’s blockbuster Nvidia earnings and a string of U.S. data that could reshape the global rate‑cut story. RTT News+1 DAX today: tiny bounce after a bruising Tuesday After a heavy sell‑off on Tuesday, when
19 November 2025
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Gold Price in Germany Today: Spot Near €3,695/oz as Dollar Softens — Latest News, Drivers and 2026 Forecasts (15 Dec 2025)

Gold Price in Germany Today: Spot Near €3,695/oz as Dollar Softens — Latest News, Drivers and 2026 Forecasts (15 Dec 2025)

Gold prices in Germany climbed on Monday, December 15, as global bullion demand firmed and the euro-denominated spot price edged closer to recent records. By today’s quoted levels, gold in euros is trading around €3,694 per troy ounce (Feinunze) — a move that keeps the precious metal in striking distance of its all-time highs set earlier this year. GOLD.DE At the same time, international markets are watching a packed macro calendar and shifting interest-rate expectations, both of which continue to dominate day-to-day moves in gold. Gold price in Germany today (EUR): latest spot levels Gold is typically priced globally in
15 December 2025
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Nokia Oyj Stock Today (26 November 2025): New 5G Deal With Telefónica Germany Keeps AI Story in Focus

Nokia Oyj Stock Today (26 November 2025): New 5G Deal With Telefónica Germany Keeps AI Story in Focus

Helsinki – 26 November 2025 – Nokia Oyj (HEL: NOKIA, NYSE: NOK) spent today’s session digesting another major 5G contract win in Germany while investors continued to weigh its aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI), defense and U.S. expansion. The headline of the day is a fresh five‑year radio access network (RAN) deal with Telefónica Germany that runs to 2030 and deepens Nokia’s role in the operator’s 5G rollout. The announcement lands just days after Nokia set out an AI‑centric strategy, confirmed a $4 billion U.S. investment plan and detailed how Nvidia’s recent $1 billion equity stake will support AI‑native
26 November 2025
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Azerbaijan Starts Gas Deliveries to Germany and Austria, Adding Two New European Markets

Azerbaijan Starts Gas Deliveries to Germany and Austria, Adding Two New European Markets

BAKU, January 18, 2026, 00:45 (GMT+4) Azerbaijan’s state energy giant SOCAR has started delivering natural gas to Germany and Austria through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which is a key segment of the Southern Gas Corridor bringing Caspian gas into Europe, the company announced on Friday. SOCAR said this step aims to expand its gas sales network across Europe and the Middle East. (Anadolu Ajansı) Flows at the outset are crucial as Europe continues to reshape its gas supply following the sharp drop in Russian pipeline deliveries after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Germany and Austria have been scrambling to secure
17 January 2026
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Germany Stock Market Weekly Review: DAX 40 Reclaims 24,000 as Factory Orders Surprise and ECB Talks Balance Risks (1–6 December 2025)

Germany Stock Market Weekly Review: DAX 40 Reclaims 24,000 as Factory Orders Surprise and ECB Talks Balance Risks (1–6 December 2025)

Overview – A choppy but positive week for German equities The German stock market ended the first week of December with a cautiously upbeat tone. The DAX 40 index finished Friday, 5 December, at 24,028.14 points, around 0.8% higher week-on-week and marking its second consecutive weekly gain.Investing.com+1 After a sharp drop on Monday, the index clawed back losses on the back of: Mid‑caps and tech names participated in the rebound: on Friday alone, the MDAX added about 0.3% and the TecDAX roughly 0.6%, while the main DAX 40 gained around 0.7%.Investing.com+1 DAX 40 Weekly Performance: Weak Monday, Strong Finish Day‑by‑day
6 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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