German Startup

According to DW News, Munich-based startup Tytan has developed low-cost interceptor drones that have been tested by both Ukraine's military and Germany's armed forces amid the ongoing conflict.

Volkswagen announced deeper job cuts and potential German plant closures as the automaker faces weaker demand, elevated production costs, US tariffs, and intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers. The company's restructuring represents one of Europe's largest industrial challenges in years, affecting tens of thousands...

A German biotechnology startup is developing pregnancy tests that replace animal-derived antibodies with proteins from a specialized algae species, eliminating the need for animal testing in diagnostic manufacturing. The innovation addresses a hidden cost of medical diagnostics: millions of animals are used annually to produce...

In a June 2026 episode of DW's Berlin Briefing, journalist and author Melanie Amann characterized Björn Höcke, the AfD's leader in Thuringia, as a neo-Nazi. The segment examines how the AfD is seeking to reshape Germany's understanding of its past and why Höcke's remarks are...

According to DW News, a German company is developing technology to recycle rare-earth elements from permanent magnets, aiming to reduce Europe's dependence on Chinese supply chains. DW News reports that China dominates the global rare-earth supply chain, creating pressure on European manufacturers that rely on...