Germany News

Railways & Metro

Siemens Mobility expands European signaling and diagnostics footprint through acquisition of MERMEC Group units

Siemens Mobility has reached an agreement to acquire the primary signaling, electrification, and diagnostics divisions of Italy’s MERMEC Group. The deal, involving businesses with approximately 430 million EUR in revenue, is designed to integrate advanced diagnostic vehicle technology into Siemens' global rail infrastructure portfolio.

2 weeks ago • Germany;Italy

Airports & Aviation

LG Electronics secures primary digital signage contract for Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3

LG Electronics has completed the installation of high-resolution LED displays at Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3. The project highlights a strategic move into safety-critical infrastructure, with displays meeting rigorous European fire safety standards to serve as the central digital communication hub for international passengers.

2 weeks ago • Germany

Investments & Funding

TRATON GROUP issues €500 million debut green bond for electric truck transition

TRATON GROUP has placed a €500 million debut green bond with a 3.875% coupon and 5.5-year maturity, alongside a €350 million green loan. The €850 million total proceeds will fund battery-electric commercial vehicles and emission-free mobility projects, with the framework earning a Dark Green rating from S&P Global.

3 weeks ago • Germany

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bayer executes 2.45 billion USD acquisition of Perfuse Therapeutics to target ocular ischemia

Bayer has agreed to acquire biopharmaceutical firm Perfuse Therapeutics for up to $2.45 billion. The deal secures full rights to PER-001, a Phase II clinical asset designed to treat Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy by addressing underlying ischemia rather than traditional pressure-lowering methods.

4 weeks ago • Germany;United States

AI & Automation

SAP to acquire Prior Labs and pledges 1 billion EUR for frontier AI research

SAP SE has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Prior Labs, a specialist in Tabular Foundation Models (TFMs). SAP plans to invest over €1 billion over four years to scale the entity into an independent research lab focused on improving predictive accuracy for structured enterprise data.

4 weeks ago • Germany

Mergers & Acquisitions

Everfield acquires German OT security firm Rhebo to expand industrial cybersecurity portfolio

Everfield has agreed to acquire Rhebo, a Leipzig-based OT security monitoring and anomaly detection specialist serving critical infrastructure providers, as regulatory pressure from NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act intensifies.

4 weeks ago • France;Germany

Agriculture & Farming

UNCDF and Bayer Foundation deploy first $1 million in Food Systems innovation Loans

The UNCDF and Bayer Foundation have made their first investments under the Food Systems Innovation Finance Facility, providing $500,000 each to Omia Agribusiness in Uganda and SokoFresh in Kenya, amid a record 23.1% drop in official development assistance in 2025.

1 month ago • Germany;Kenya;Uganda;United States

Renewable Energy

Siemens secures 10-year technology mandate and equity stake in Vulcan Energy’s German lithium facility

Siemens has entered a long-term strategic alliance with Vulcan Energy to develop the Lionheart lithium and geothermal energy project in Germany. Under the agreement, Siemens will provide advanced automation systems through 2035 and join a strategic investment consortium, bolstering Europe’s domestic battery metal supply chain and renewable energy capacity.

1 month ago • Germany

Power & Utilities

SPIE builds three substations to strengthen Offenbach power grid

SPIE is delivering three new substations in Offenbach for grid operator Energienetze Offenbach, featuring fully SF₆-free GIS switchgear at 110 kV and 20 kV levels. The project, launched in November 2025, includes 14 to 16 bays per substation and will take approximately three years to complete, supporting renewable energy integration.

1 month ago • Germany

Renewable Energy

Hydrogenera secures contract for 2-MW alkaline electrolyser to support German industrial hydrogen demand

Hydrogenera has finalized an agreement to supply a 2-MW alkaline electrolyser for a project in Ukraine, backed by German government funding. The system will provide high-purity green hydrogen to German industrial consumers by 2027, illustrating a strategic move toward cross-border energy supply chains and decentralized hydrogen production within Europe.

2 months ago • Germany;Ukraine

Travel & Tourism

Uber accelerates luxury mobility pivot with acquisition of executive chauffeur platform Blacklane

Uber has agreed to acquire Berlin-based premium chauffeur service Blacklane to bolster its high-end travel division. The transaction, slated to close by the end of 2026, directly aligns with the expansion of Uber's elite mobility offerings.

2 months ago • Germany;United States

Renewable Energy

RWE secures planning approval for 900 MW second phase of German North Sea cluster

RWE has received planning permission for Nordseecluster B, the 900 MW second phase of its 1.6 GW offshore wind development in the German North Sea. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with commercial operations expected in early 2029, following the 660 MW first phase already under construction.

2 months ago • Germany

Renewable Energy

Nordex to supply 28 MW for Nuscheler wind project in Saxony-Anhalt

Nordex has secured an order from Windpark Nuscheler to supply four N163/6.X turbines for the Beesenstedt 3 site in Saxony-Anhalt. The 28 MW project includes a 15-year service contract, with commissioning expected in summer 2027, adding to the state's expanding wind fleet.

2 months ago • Germany

AI & Automation

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to advance industrial AI robotics

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind have formed a strategic research partnership to integrate Gemini Robotics foundation models with Agile's industrial robotics platform. The collaboration targets adaptable automation for manufacturing sectors, creating a data-driven development loop to scale intelligent robotic systems.

2 months ago • Germany