Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] A German construction company might rely on Moroccan cement for major projects, creating dependencies that CBAM threatens to sever. GQCL
• [New] The demand for German leadership in Europe brings back the worst memories of the greatest crimes in human history and is synonymous with fear and terror. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] As a highly industrialized and urbanized country, Germany encounters distinct pest-related challenges, including the management of urban rodent populations and the control of invasive insect species that pose risks to agricultural productivity. Bonafide Research
• [New] Brazil's pragmatic approach represents an opportunity for Germany and Europe, which could intensify dialog and economic and political cooperation. Strategic Culture Foundation
• [New] After several years of the fastest growth in the US (compared to Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, Australia) post-pandemic, US GDP growth is forecast at 1.5% in 2025 (slowing from 2.8% in 2024). Swiss Re Group
• [New] Close alignment with the EU Commission will enable Germany to speak with a strong voice at the EU level and internationally to push ahead with ambitious climate action. Dialogue Earth
• [New] The attack by a Chinese Navy vessel on a German Air Force plane could escalate tensions between China and not just Germany, but also NATO and other allied nations. County Local News
• [New] Many European countries are on a reasonable path for meeting their targets by 2050, but still higher ambitions are necessary for countries such as Germany and Belgium. Nature
• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will guide commodity sentiment. The Rio Times
• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will influence energy demand sentiment. The Rio Times
• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will shape metal demand. The Rio Times
• [New] 46 projects in 11 Member States - including Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Sweden - will implement the European Rail Traffic Management System on trains and tracks, improving rail safety and interoperability across borders. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will signal demand trends. The Rio Times
• The Democratic Republic of Germany will annex the Federal Republic of Germany. alternatehistory.com
• 32 projects in 11 Member States - including Austria, Germany, Italy and Poland - will implement the European Rail Traffic Management System on trains and tracks, improving rail safety and interoperability across borders. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• The anticipated U.S. troop withdrawal is expected to impact key American military bases in Germany and Italy, which have long served as hubs for supporting forward military operations. Militarnyi
• The withdrawal of US troops is expected to affect major American military bases in Germany and Italy, which have been the basis for supporting forward US military operations. UNN
• In road transport, safe and secure parking areas will be built or upgraded across 10 Member States, including Germany, France, Italy and Romania. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• The coalition partners plan to lobby at EU level to ease the burden on the German forestry industry under the Deforestation Regulation by introducing a zero-risk variant. Passle
• Cross-border exchange facilitation measures will streamline business operations and enhance economic integration between the UK and Germany. International Defence Analysis
• The UK leads other European countries, including Germany and Italy, in using AI for supply chain risk. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Officials in Germany, France and the United Kingdom could impose sanctions on Iran for suspending the IAEA inspections. UPI

Last updated: 15 July 2025