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- 1Russia places German retailer Metro's assets under temporary administration●Russia puts German retailer Metro's assets under temporary administration amid Ukraine tensions
Russia has placed the Russian assets of German retail group Metro under temporary administration, a move reported by Reuters and linked to rising tensions over the war in Ukraine. The step puts control of Metro's operations in Russia in question and adds to a pattern of Western companies' assets being seized or restricted since the invasion. It is likely to strain German-Russian business ties further and raise concerns among foreign firms still operating in Russia.
- 2German court rules Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is legally responsible for scam advertisements run on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company can be held liable for fraudulent ads that appear on its platforms, even when it did not place them itself. The ruling is being closely watched across Europe, where it could open the door to similar claims and pressure platforms to vet advertisers more aggressively.
- 3Kremlin takes control of Metro's Russia business●Kremlin transfers control of German retailer Metro's Russia business
The Kremlin has moved to take control of the Russian operations of German retail giant Metro, which owns a chain of stores across the country. The transfer marks a new step in Russia's widening seizure of foreign corporate assets since the invasion of Ukraine, raising fresh concerns among Western companies still operating in or exposed to the Russian market.
- 4One in five German companies say climate change already hurts business▼# Germany 21% of German companies in the survey said that climate change already creates an adverse impact on their busi
A new survey finds that 21% of German companies report that climate change is already having an adverse impact on their business operations. The finding, highlighted by investor commentator Peter Klement, points to climate risks shifting from a future concern to a present-day reality for a significant share of German firms, with discussions focusing on what this means for the wider European economy.
- 5Bosch Says the Truck of the Future Isn't Electric—It's Hybrid●Bosch Says the Truck of the Future Isn’t Electric—It’s Hybrid
Bosch, the German automotive supplier, is arguing that the long-haul truck of the future will be hybrid rather than fully battery-electric. The company's position, reported by Autoweek, points to the limits of batteries for heavy freight, where range, payload and charging infrastructure remain major obstacles. The claim adds fuel to an ongoing industry debate over how commercial trucking will decarbonise, with hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid powertrains competing with pure battery-electric designs.
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German energy company RWE has commissioned a new 9.5-MW solar farm in the state of Hesse. The project adds to RWE's growing renewables portfolio as Germany continues its push to expand solar capacity and cut reliance on fossil fuels. Energy industry outlets reported the startup, highlighting the utility's ongoing investment in photovoltaic plants across the country.
- 7Black Forest Labs' FLUX 3 Action tops Nvidia robot leaderboard●Black Forest Labs' 7B FLUX 3 Action tops Nvidia's own robot leaderboard at 42.9%
Black Forest Labs, the German startup best known for image generation, has taken the top spot on Nvidia's robotics leaderboard with FLUX 3 Action, a 7-billion-parameter model scoring 42.9%. The result is notable because it outperforms entries on Nvidia's own benchmark for robot foundation models, signaling that image-generation specialists are now competing directly in embodied AI and robot learning.
- 8Insta360 explores camera glasses as new product category●Insta360 lotet Kamerabrillen als neue Produktkategorie aus Insta360 prüft Kamerabrillen als neue Geräteklasse. Im Fokus
Camera maker Insta360 is examining camera glasses as a potential new device class. According to a report by German tech outlet Heise, the focus of such glasses would be on straightforward capture of high-quality photos and video rather than AI features, distinguishing them from smart glasses offerings from other manufacturers. The company, known for its 360-degree action cameras, has not confirmed a launch date or product details.
- 9Microsoft halts Office update after licensing errors●Microsoft-Office-Update: Auslieferung unter anderem wegen Lizenzfehlern gestoppt Microsoft hat ein ungeplantes Update fü
Microsoft has stopped distributing an unplanned update for older Office apps after it caused the programs to lose their licensing, rendering them effectively unusable. The rollout was halted and the company is working to fix the problem, with German tech outlets reporting on the disruption affecting users of legacy Office versions.
- 10Goldman Sachs gives United Internet a Buy rating▼United Internet AG : Goldman Sachs gives a Buy rating
Goldman Sachs has issued a Buy rating on United Internet AG, the German internet services company behind brands such as GMX and IONOS. The endorsement from a major investment bank puts the spotlight on the stock, with investors watching for any published price target or detailed analyst commentary to follow.