BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Deutsche Bank stands to benefit from the takeover battle surrounding German lender Commerzbank, chief executive Christian Sewing said on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank is ready to take on new customers, Sewing said at a financial conference organized by US bank Morgan Stanley, when asked about developments surrounding Commerzbank. Deutsche Bank is considering…
By Nico Pointner BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The trial of three Ukrainian nationals accused of planning parcel bombing attacks on behalf of Russian intelligence began at a German court on Tuesday. The three men aged 22, 25 and 30 were arrested at separate locations in Germany and Switzerland in May. They are accused of having…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German government has so far mainly used billions in new debt earmarked for investments in infrastructure and climate action to plug holes in the budget, according to an analysis by a leading economic think tank released on Tuesday. Some €24.3 billion ($27.9 billion) in loans was unlocked last year as…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German government plans to massively expand data centre capacity to ensure that Europe’s biggest economy does not fall behind in the global race for technological sovereignty, according to a strategy paper. Data centre performance is to be at least doubled by 2030 compared to 2025 levels, while capacities for artificial…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German police on Tuesday raided a group of suspects including teenagers believed to be part of The Last Wave of Defence, a far-right extremist cell accused of having plotted attacks against migrants and political opponents. Officers searched properties linked to 10 people, including a 21-year-old female suspected ringleader, who are believed…
