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EU and SpaceRISE Sign Contract to Deploy Europe’s IRIS² Satellite Network

The European Commission and SpaceRISE consortium have signed an agreement to deploy the IRIS² satellite network, advancing plans for an independent European communications infrastructure with German space companies among the participants.
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German Aerospace Researchers Test Hydrogen Propulsion for Future Commercial Aircraft
German Constitutional Court to Hear Challenges to Telecommunications Data Retention Rules
Germany's AI Transparency Rules Come Into Force Under EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Munich Transit Operator Plans Fully Emission-Free Bus Fleet by 2030
Berlin Expands Protected Cycling Infrastructure Under New Urban Mobility Plan
Germany Launches New Research Funding for Quantum Computing and Advanced Materials
SAP Expands Cloud Services for Germany's Mittelstand Manufacturers
Bavaria Launches Ten-Million-Euro Fund for Munich Deep-Tech and Quantum Startups
Hamburg Port Maintains Stable Container Volumes as Rail Links Improve
Germany's Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Stabilization After Extended Correction
Daimler Truck Reports Solid Quarter Despite Cooling North American Demand
Lufthansa Holds Talks With Unions to Avert Strikes at Frankfurt and Munich Hubs
Munich Security Conference Preparations Focus on Ukraine and Europe's Security Architecture
Germany Tightens Temporary Border Controls to Curb Irregular Migration and Smuggling
German Government Warns Low Water Levels Could Disrupt Inland Industrial Freight
Siemens Energy's Grid Orders Strengthen Its Role in Europe's Renewable Power Buildout
Germany's Renewable Energy Expansion Surpasses Government Targets in First Half
Deutsche Bahn Begins Upgrades on Regional Rail Lines in North Rhine-Westphalia
German Automotive Production Rises as Commercial Vehicles and Hybrid Models Support Factories
Germany's Trade Surplus Narrows as Industrial Import Demand Strengthens
European Central Bank's Steady Rate Path Gives German Banks Greater Lending Visibility
Germany's Defense Expansion Boosts Demand for Domestic Military Manufacturing
Deutsche Bahn Sets Out Major Rail Overhaul to Tackle Chronic Delays on Key Routes
Germany's Chemical Industry Warns High Energy Costs Are Driving Investment Abroad
German Bundesbank Says Inflation Is Near Two Percent but Wage Pressures Persist
Infineon Expands Dresden Semiconductor Plant With Billions in Public Support
Siemens Energy Wins Multibillion-Euro European Grid Contracts as Power Investment Accelerates
Germany's Exporters Urge Faster Trade Deals With Southeast Asia as US Shipments Fall
Germany's Industrial Production Expands for Third Straight Month as June Exports Reach Record Level
Volkswagen and Works Council Begin Crucial Talks Over German Plant Capacity and Cost Cuts
German Parliament Advances Permanent Increase in Defense Spending to Meet NATO Five-Percent Target
Germany Posts Surprise Second-Quarter Growth as Industrial Output and Exports Show Resilience
Germany Strengthens Border Migration Debate as States Clash Over Tighter Controls
EU and SpaceRISE Sign Contract to Deploy Europe’s IRIS² Satellite Network
Germany’s Industrial Sector Warns High Energy Costs Are Undermining Competitiveness
Russian-Linked Deepfake Campaign Falsely Claims Chancellor Friedrich Merz Has Resigned
Germany Faces Rising Heat Deaths and Severe Drought as Climate Risks Intensify
Germany Debates Renewing Mandatory Military Service as Security Concerns Grow
Germany’s Exports and Industrial Production Beat Expectations in June, Offering Brief Economic Relief
Germany Faces Growing Prison Service Disciplinary Cases, Prompting Calls for Institutional Reform
German Transport Ministers Seek Emergency Support for Rhine Shipping Amid Low Water
Germany Sees Unauthorized Border Crossings Fall to Five-Year Low
German Economy Shows Resilience Despite Geopolitical Risks and Energy Price Shocks
Deutsche Telekom Expands 2026 Share Buyback Programme by Up to Three Billion Euros
German Cultural Institutions Prepare Major Autumn Exhibitions With Private Sponsorship Support
German Postal and Logistics Infrastructure Expands With New Automated Package Hubs
Germany’s Public Health Leaders Call for Emergency Care Reform
Germany Expands Urban Environmental Zones and Reviews Cleaner Delivery Rules
German Fisheries Face Pressure From Lower Catch Limits and Changing Consumer Demand
German Logistics Costs Put Additional Pressure on Automotive Suppliers
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