Ford Slashes 1,000 German Jobs Because No One Is Buy Their EVs

Ford Motor Company is preparing to cut an additional 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle production facility in Cologne, Germany, marking another significant step in the company's ongoing restructuring effort across Europe. This move comes in...

German Investor Confidence Stabilizes Despite 'Painful' Signs Of Structural Weakness

German investor confidence unexpectedly stabilized in September, even as Europe's biggest economy experienced a steep drop in industrial jobs and business creation, showing "painful" signs of structural weakness. The ZEW indicator of economic...

Ford to Cut 1,000 Jobs at Cologne EV Plant as Demand Stalls

Ford’s big bet on electric cars in Europe is hitting a reality check. The company said it will cut around 1,000 jobs at its Cologne plant by January 2026, scaling production back to a single shift after demand for its EVs came in weaker than...

Merz Planning 'Autumn of Reforms' to Fix Germany's Woes and Save His Butt

Yeah, right. Things continue not to go so well in what was once the industrial powerhouse of Europe, and the flailing little con artist who is in the chancellor's seat at the moment, master of the Old Maggo Friedrich Merz, is planning on conjuring...

Far-right Alternative for Germany wins in former SPD strongholds

In municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was able to exploit the anger and frustration over the decades-long policies of the establishment parties and nearly...

German LNG Terminals Seek to Replace Russian Gas Pipelines

Germany is putting into operation natural gas import terminals as part of efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Its first move has been to deploy floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) to...

Ford Responds to Lagging EV Demand with German Job Cuts

- Advertisement - Ford Motor Company has announced plans to eliminate up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Cologne, Germany. The decision comes in response to weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars...

Christian Brueckner heads straight to McDonald's while wearing an ankle tag as he is released from prison - after prosecutors won last-minute legal fight to stop him fleeing Germany

The prime suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance headed straight to McDonalds after being freed from prison in Germany today. Christian Brueckner, 48, had been serving a seven-year term at Sehnde prison for an unrelated offence...

How exactly do unemployment benefits affect your eligibility for German citizenship?

Being able to demonstrate financial security is a prerequisite for naturalising as German, and this can get complicated for anyone who receives short-term unemployment benefits. The Local asked several immigration offices for clarification. Among...

Germany’s EV registrations jump to record in first half of 2025

Registrations of electric vehicles (EVs) in Germany reached an all-time high in the first half of the year, according to the energy industry association BDEW's mobility report. Almost 249,000 new EVs were registered, a 35 percent increase compared...

Israel’s military escalation in Gaza will not lead to peace, Germany warns

Israel’s military escalation in Gaza will not lead to peace in the enclave, Germany warned on Wednesday, Anadolu reports. “The federal government has always made it clear that it rejects these military operations, which only lead to more deaths,...

Why Do Some Bikers Wear German Helmets?

When it comes to motorcycle helmets, there are several styles you can choose from. Each is unique, not only because it matches the style of motorcycle you're riding, providing needed protection and comfort, but also because it makes a fashion...

Ford’s VW-Based EVs Struggle in Europe, Cologne Plant Faces 1,000 Job Cuts

Ford’s push into Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market has hit another roadblock. The automaker is preparing to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, where the Capri and Explorer EVs are assembled. The plant...

New ICT jobs report reflects demand for more AI skills, experience

AI skills are now required in most ICT job listings, a new report found Companies are also seeking more experience with those skills However, there's a critical talent gap for more than a dozen in-demand skills A new report released by the AI...

Ford Is Cutting German Jobs Due To Slow EV Sales

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German probed in Madeleine McCann case released after serving time in unrelated case

SEHNDE, Germany -- A German man who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said. The man, who has been...

German investigated in Madeleine McCann disappearance released after serving time in...

He left the prison at Sehnde, near Hannover in northern Germany, on Wednesday morning. In June 2020, German prosecutors said the man was being investigated on suspicion of murder in connection with McCann’s disappearance on May 3, 2007, from an...

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in...

A car accompanied by several police vans drove out of the prison at Sehnde, near Hannover, in northern Germany, on Wednesday morning. Police confirmed that the man had left. In June 2020, German prosecutors said the man was being investigated on...

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

SEHNDE, Germany (AP) — A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said. The man, who...

German Suspect in Madeleine McCann Case Released from Prison Amid Ongoing Investigation

A German man who is under suspicion in the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison on Wednesday after serving a sentence for another unrelated crime, police said. The man, whom the media have called...