BGH Deliberates on 'Miss Moneypenny' Branding Rights in Franchise Dispute
Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) is currently deliberating whether companies can...
Industrial Robot Installations Fall in EU Automotive Industry While Global Demand Doubles
The European Union's automotive industry recorded a 5% year-on-year decline in industrial...
German Brake Specialist Knorr-Bremse Strengthens Electronics Business with Duagon Purchase
German braking systems specialist Knorr-Bremse AG has announced the acquisition of Swiss technology company Duagon Group in a strategic move to strengthen its rail electronics and software business. The €500 million transaction, signed on September 25, 2025, positions Knorr-Bremse to enhance its portfolio of safety-critical applications for rail vehicles and signaling technology. The...
German Unity at 35: Women's Employment Rates Converge Between East and West
Thirty-five years after German reunification, women's employment...
SPD Sets Policy Priorities for Bremen's Second Half of Legislative Term
The Bremen SPD has laid out its political and personnel roadmap for...
Knorr-Bremse Acquires Dutch Digital Platform TRAVIS to Expand Commercial Vehicle Services
MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse AG, the German manufacturer of braking systems...



German Unity at 35: Women's Employment Rates Converge Between East and West
Thirty-five years after German reunification, women's employment rates have reached parity between eastern and western states for the first time, according to data released by the Federal Statistical Office. The national employment rate for women aged 15-65 has climbed from 57% in 1991 to 74% in 2024, marking a significant transformation in Germany's labor market landscape. This convergence...