Stichwahlen in NRW: Final Round Determines Mayors and District Administrators
Voters across North Rhine-Westphalia returned to the polls on September 28 for runoff elections to determine municipal leadership positions throughout Germany's most populous state. The second round of voting became necessary after no candidate secured an absolute majority in the initial September 14 municipal elections. In this decisive round, candidates only need a simple majority to...
Swiss cement conglomerate Holcim has agreed to acquire German...
The mood in Germany's residential construction sector has improved...
The European Union's automotive industry recorded a 5% year-on-year...
Swiss cement conglomerate Holcim has agreed to acquire German building materials manufacturer Xella for €1.85 billion, marking a significant strategic move in the European construction sector. The transaction, announced on Monday, is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2026, pending approval from relevant regulatory authorities. Xella, headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, is a...