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☆ Germany to block Chinese takeover of semiconductor firm ERS Electronic - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The German government will block a prospective Chinese takeover of the German semiconductor firm ERS Electronic due to security concerns, the Handelsblatt newspaper said on Wednesday, citing government sources. ERS Electronic declined comment. It was not immediately clear which Chinese company was interested in buying the small German firm, which is based in the southern state of Bavaria. But the German government will likely block the Chinese takeover of Elmos' (ELGG.DE) chip factory on security grounds. Reporting by Christina Amann; writing by Matthias Williams Editing by Madeline ChambersOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ German prosecutor investigating cyberattack on Continental - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Nov 8 (Reuters) - German prosecutors are investigating a cyberattack on the tyre and automotive parts maker Continental , Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing a spokesperson who declined to go into further details. Continental had said on Monday that a cyberattack it reported in August had resulted in some data being stolen from the company. Writing by Matthias Williams, editing by Rachel MoreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Allianz to pause paid Twitter ads for now - spokesperson
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

[1/2] The logo of Allianz is seen on a building in Paris, France, April 30, 2020. REUTERS/Charles PlatiauFRANKFURT, Nov 7 (Reuters) - German insurer and asset manager Allianz will halt its paid advertising on Twitter for now, a spokesperson said on Monday, the latest in a wave of similar moves by companies in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform. Germany's Handelsblatt first reported the development. Reporting by Tom Sims; Editing by Andrew HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Continental: Some data stolen in August cyberattack
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

BERLIN, Nov 7 (Reuters) - German tyre and automotive parts maker Continental said on Monday that a cyberattack it reported in August had resulted in some data being stolen from the company. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, said a spokesperson for the company in a statement. German daily Handelsblatt earlier on Monday reported that 40 terabyte of data had been stolen during the attack, and that the cyberattackers had demanded ransom. Reporting by Jan C. Schwartz, Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing by Maria SheahanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Germany could seize property to speed LNG build-out -Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Arathy Somasekhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Germany, racing to end its reliance on Russian gas, plans to introduce new regulation that will make it possible to expropriate property to link offshore liquid natural gas terminals to the grid, Handeslblatt reported. Until earlier this year, some 55 billion cubic metres of gas were pumped to Germany each year through Nord Stream 1. Nord Stream 2 never went into operation. Germany, which has for decades fuelled its vast industrial sector with copious supplies of Russian gas, pledged after Russia's invasion of Ukraine to cut its imports from Russia to zero by 2024. Four planned floating LNG terminals, including one at Lubmin where the sub-Baltic gas pipelines land, are key to that ambition.

☆ Germany set to attach conditions to gas price 'brake', sources say
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Christian Kraemer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Berlin last month set out an energy relief package, including a gas price brake and a cut in fuel sales tax to help households and small and medium-sized business (SMEs). The government is expected to accept many of the commission's proposals once finalised, the sources said. Any companies that breach the conditions would have to pay back the price difference to the government. The gas procurement price for some 25,000 large industrial customers will be capped at 7 euro cents per Kwh for 70% of consumption, the sources added. Private households and small companies will benefit from the cap from March 2023 until the end of April 2024 while the measure could come into force in January for industrial customers.

☆ Germany plans to approve Chinese takeover of Elmos' chip production - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The German government plans to approve a Chinese takeover of the chip production of Dortmund-based company Elmos, business daily Handelsblatt reported on Thursday, citing government sources. The economy ministry is examining the sale of Elmos' chip factory to competitor Silex, a Swedish company that is a subsidiary of Chinese group Sai Microelectronics, Handelsblatt reported, adding approval is expected in the coming weeks. The expected decision would mean the government would likely defy advice from the domestic intelligence agency, Handelsblatt added. The economy ministry had no immediate comment when contacted by Reuters. ($1 = 0.9967 euros)Reporting by Christian Kraemer and Matthias Inverardi Writing by Paul Carrel, editing by Rachel MoreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ EU warned Germany against approving Chinese investment in port - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The European Commission warned the German government last spring not to approve an investment by China's Cosco into Hamburg's port, German daily Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing sources. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAccording to Handelsblatt, the EU warned that sensitive information about the business could make it into Chinese hands if Germany allowed the investment. The German government, which is still weighing whether to approve the deal, declined to comment on the report. A spokesperson for Olaf Scholz said the German chancellor had not yet agreed with the relevant ministers how to proceed. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Markus Wacket; Writing by Maria Sheahan; editing by Matthias WilliamsOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ German prosecutors search Deutsche Bank HQ in cum-ex probe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The headquarters of Germany's Deutsche Bank are pictured in Frankfurt, Germany, September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/FilesBERLIN, Oct 18 (Reuters) - German prosecutors have searched the headquarters of Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) in connection with an ongoing investigation of the multibillion-euro tax fraud scheme known as "cum-ex", Deutsche Bank said on Tuesday. Deutsche is one of many banks that prosecutors have searched in connection with the tax scheme that thrived more than a decade ago. Germany's largest lender, under Chief Executive Christian Sewing, has been trying to clean up the bank's reputation since he assumed the helm in 2018. Reuters has reported Deutsche Bank’s involvement in the scheme between 2006 and 2011, when bankers discussed the "reputation risks" of the matter.

Arne Schoenbohm came under scrutiny in recent weeks after a satire TV show highlighted his ties with a cybersecurity consultancy which counted as a member a German subsidiary of a Russian firm founded by a former KGB employee. He told Reuters he was no longer active in the council and had only delivered the keynote speech at its 10th anniversary in September as an exception after receiving the green light from the interior ministry. The consultancy last week protested it had not known of the alleged ties to Russian services of Protelion GmbH, which it expelled after the TV programme was aired. The consultancy said the interior ministry knew of the allegations since at least spring but "no information was provided to associations or potential customers by official bodies". The head of Protelion GmbH was not immediately available for comment.

☆ IMF's Gopinath: Fed and ECB right to tighten policy - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BERLIN, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Inflation in the United States is "very stubborn" and the Federal Reserve should "stay the course" and tighten monetary policy or else lose credibility, said Gita Gopinath, the International Monetary Fund's first deputy managing director. read more"Inflation continues to be very stubborn," Gopinath said of the United States in comments to German business daily Handelsblatt published on Monday. Nevertheless, she said it would be right for the European Central Bank to "normalise its monetary policy by the end of the year and then tighten next year". Starting slowly initially then picking up pace in recent months, the ECB has been unwinding policy support all year and lifted rates by a combined 125 basis points at its past two meetings, the fastest pace of policy tightening on record. read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Paul Carrel; Editing by Kim Coghill and Alex RichardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Tesla puts planned battery cell production on hold at German plant - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

BERLIN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Tesla (TSLA.O) has put plans to launch battery cell production at its plant outside Berlin on hold due to technical issues, the Handelsblatt business daily reported on Friday citing experts, two of whom are close to the company. The planned launch will be delayed until at least 2024, according to the report, which said problems had been discovered with an important production process presented by Tesla CEO Elon Musk two years ago. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Rachel More Editing by Paul CarrelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Volkswagen to invest up to 2 bln euros in JV with China's Horizon Robotics - reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Volkswagen logo is pictured at the 2022 New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 13, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoBERLIN, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) plans to to invest up to 2 billion euros ($1.94 billion) in a joint venture with China's Horizon Robotics, Handelsblatt and Manager Magazin reported on Wednesday. Reuters reported earlier that VW planned a significant investment in a joint venture in the country for software production. It operates numerous joint ventures in China, holding a 75% stake in its venture with JAC (600418.SS), a 50% stake with SAIC (600104.SS) and 40% with FAW (SASACJ.UL). ($1 = 1.0304 euros)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Kirsti Knolle, Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Miranda MurrayOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Siemens Energy CEO eyes chairman role at Gamesa - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy Chief Executive Christian Bruch is planning to take on the role of chairman of the board of directors at Siemens Gamesa once the takeover of the Spanish wind turbine maker has been completed, Handelsblatt reported, citing company sources. A Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) spokesperson declined to comment. Siemens Energy in May announced plans to bid 4.05 billion euros ($3.93 billion) for the remaining third of Siemens Gamesa (SGREN.MC) it does not already own, hoping to get a better handle on ongoing problems at the wind turbine maker. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterIt is not uncommon for CEOs to take on the position of chairman at majority-owned subsidiaries that are listed on the stock exchange. ($1 = 1.0309 euros)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Rachel More and Christoph Steitz, editing by Kirsti Knolle and Miranda MurrayOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ German gas price brake to cost between 15 bln and 24 bln euros - newspaper
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

BERLIN, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A brake on gas prices currently being discussed by the German government could cost between 15 billion and 24 billion euros, depending on market price developments, the Handelsblatt business daily reported on Thursday. The range, based on an estimate by the government's expert gas commission, is based on the measure applying only to private households, according to the report. A gas price cap, another measure being considered to curb skyrocketing gas prices in Germany, would come in at a similar cost, it added. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Rachel More, Editing by Miranda MurrayOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Deutsche Telekom drops planned sale of T-Systems unit - Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Christian Kraemer | Tom Käckenhoff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBrochures with the logo of Deutsche Telekom AG are pictured at the shop in the headquarters of German telecommunications giant in Bonn, Germany, February 19, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang RattayBERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) has halted the planned sale of its T-Systems unit after negotiations with remaining interested parties failed, the Handelsblatt reported citing sources familiar with the matter. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Rachel More Editing by Paul CarrelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ UniCredit focused on "internal delivery", open to M&A in all its markets
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoROME, Sept 21 (Reuters) - UniCredit (CRDI.MI) is focused on delivering targets set under its business plan, though it remains ready to seize M&A opportunities in all the markets where it operates, CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday. read moreOrcel said he had not deviated from his standard message that M&A can provide a way to accelerate growth in all the markets where UniCredit is present if opportunities arise "at the right conditions." "We're a lot more focused on internal delivery," he said. "When I took this job, UniCredit's stance was 'no M&A' while I said that at the right conditions M&A can be an accelerator. This, together with the fact that I've done my fair share of M&A deals in the past, made everyone think we would do deals, that a financial tsunami was on the cards."

☆ Unicredit CEO eyes acquisitions in Germany -Handelsblatt
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The headquarters of UniCredit in downtown Milan, Italy, February 4, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/File PhotoBERLIN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - UniCredit (CRDI.MI) is eyeing acquisitions in Germany as part of plans by Italy's second-biggest bank to become a fully developed European bank, Chief Executive Andrea Orcel told German daily Handelsblatt on Tuesday. "A significant increase in our market share in Germany would be good for Unicredit as a whole," he said, according to the paper, adding that mergers and acquisitions could be an accelerator and create added value under the right conditions. read more"There was no closer communication on this," he replied, when asked about the talks with the No. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWriting by Miranda Murray; Editing by Clarence FernandezOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Germania anunță mai multă libertate pentru vaccinaţi: „Nu este un privilegiu, ci o cerinţă a Constituţiei”
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-25 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Germania a înăsprit restricțiile la nivel național, însă legea a fost atacată la Curtea Constituțională. „Acesta nu este un privilegiu pentru cei vaccinaţi, ci o cerinţă a Constituţiei”, a adăugat ea. Problema ridicării parţiale a restricţiilor pentru cei vaccinaţi va fi dezbătută luni, într-o şedinţă a liderilor de stat şi federali din Germania, la două zile după intrarea în vigoare a unui set de măsuri mai dure anticoronavirus la nivel federal. Cetăţenii „îşi pun în mod întemeiat întrebarea de ce libertăţi se vor putea bucura din nou după o vaccinare”, a mai spus ea. Noile reglementări vor permite aplicarea în mod uniform a restricţiilor în zonele cu o rată de contagiere ridicată.

Persons: Christine Lambrecht, îşi, Bundestagul, Cancelarul Angela Merkel Organizations: Agerpres, Constituțională Locations: Germania, federali, Berlin

☆ Представитель ЕС стал «плохо спать ночами» из-за ситуации со стулом на встречи с президентом Турции
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-12 | by ( ) nokta.md time to read: +3 min

Представитель ЕС Шарль Мишель заявил, что не могу уснуть из- за оплошности, из-за которой Урсула фон дер Ляйен осталась без стула во время встречи с президентом Турции. «Я боялся, что если бы я отреагировал каким-либо образом, я бы спровоцировал гораздо более серьезный инцидент», — заявил представитель ЕС. Он не предложил своего места фон дер Ляйен — первой женщине-президенту Европейской комиссии — несмотря на то, что оба были равного ранга. Тем более, что для меня большая честь участвовать в этом европейском проекте, два основных учреждения из четырех которого возглавляют женщины, Урсула фон дер Ляйен и Кристин Лагард. Напомним, 6 апреля, глава ЕС Урсула фон дер Ляйен была осталась без стула во время встречи с президентом Турции Реджепом Тайипом Эрдоганом.

Persons: — Handelsblatt, Шарль Мишель, Урсула фон дер Ляйен, Мишель, фон дер Ляйен, фон дер Лейен, Эрдоган, Урсуле, Кристин Лагард, Мевлют Чавушоглу, Доминик Марро, Марро, Эрик Мамер, Реджеп Тайип Эрдоган Organizations: Facebook, Стамбульская конвенция, Европейская комиссия, СМИ, Европейский совет, Комиссия, Еврокомиссия Locations: ЕС, Турция, Анкара, Европа, Европейский Союз

☆ Глава Евросовета признался, что не мог спать после инцидента с Урсулой фон дер Ляйен на встрече с Эрдоганом
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-11 | by ( ) newsmaker.md time to read: +1 min

Председатель Европейского совета (ЕС) Шарль Мишель рассказал, что не мог спать после инцидента на встрече лидеров ЕС с президентом Турции Реджепом Эрдоганом, когда главе Еврокомиссии Урсуле фон дер Ляйен не предложили стул. xКак отметил глава Европейского совета, он не может выбросить сцену из головы и проигрывает ее вновь и вновь, сожалея о своем поведении на встрече лидеров ЕС с Эрдоганом. Напомним, главе Еврокомиссии Урсуле фон дер Ляйен не предложили стул во время встречи с президентом Турции Реджепом Эрдоганом и председателем Европейского совета (ЕС) Шарлем Мишелем в Анкаре. На опубликованных кадрах видно, как политики входят в зал, затем Эрдоган и Мишель садятся на стулья на фоне флагов, а фон дер Ляйен остается стоять. Официальный представитель Еврокомиссии Эрик Мамер, комментируя инцидент, сказал, что Урсула фон дер Ляйен была удивлена тем, что ей не предложили стул, но предпочла сосредоточиться на переговорах.

Persons: Шарль Мишель, Реджеп Эрдоган, Урсуле фон дер Ляйен, Мишель, Эрдоган, фон дер Ляйен, Эрик Мамер, Урсула фон дер Ляйен Organizations: Европейский совет (ЕС), Еврокомиссия, Европейский совет Locations: ЕС, Турция, Анкара

☆ Опрос в Германии: 55% жителей согласны привиться «Спутником V»
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-09 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Больше половины жителей Германии согласились привиться российской вакциной «Спутник V» в случае, если ее одобрит Европейское агентство по лекарственным средствам (EMA). Об этом свидетельствуют результаты опроса института исследования общественного мнения Yougov, сделанного по запросу немецкого издания Handelsblatt. Согласно результатам, на вакцинацию «Спутником V» согласились бы 55 процентов опрошенных. Ранее стало известно, что правительство Германии начало переговоры с Российским фондом прямых инвестиций о закупке вакцины «Спутник V». По его результатам, «Cпутником V» готовы привиться более половины жителей Германии — 57 процентов, если препарат одобрят в ЕС и ФРГ.

Organizations: Спутник, Европейское агентство по лекарственным средствам (), Российский фонд прямых инвестиций Locations: Германия, ЕС, ФРГ

☆ Больше половины жителей Германии готовы привиться российской вакциной «Спутник V» – Цензура МД
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-09 | by ( ) cenzura.md time to read: +1 min

В мире Больше половины жителей Германии готовы привиться российской вакциной «Спутник V»Больше половины жителей Германии согласились привиться российской вакциной «Спутник V» в случае, если ее одобрит Европейское агентство по лекарственным средствам (EMA). Об этом говорят результаты опроса института исследования общественного мнения Yougov, сделанного по запросу немецкого издания Handelsblatt. Согласно результатам, на вакцинацию «Спутником V» согласились бы 55 процентов опрошенных. Ранее стало известно, что правительство Германии начало переговоры с Российским фондом прямых инвестиций о закупке вакцины «Спутник V». По его результатам, «Cпутником V» готовы привиться более половины жителей Германии — 57 процентов, если препарат одобрят в ЕС и ФРГ.

☆ Daimler и Geely объединят усилия ради нового двигателя
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-18 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Константин Болотов, DriveGeely вместе с Volvo уже выпускает на заводе в Иу трёхцилиндровый турбомотор 1.5 (на фото) в нескольких вариантах. Двигатель ставится, к примеру, на гибрид Volvo XC40 и субкомпакт Geely Coolray. Компании Daimler и Geely, по данным агентства Reuters, планируют совместно разработать «высокоэффективный модульный двигатель следующего поколения». Его реализация будто бы начнётся в 2024-м: Daimler и Geely смогут выпускать «сотни тысяч бензиновых двигателей в год». Напомним, немецко-китайский альянс возник в 2018-м, после того как глава Geely сделался крупнейшим акционером Даймлера.

Persons: Daimler Geely, Geely, Mercedes, Geely Smart, Константин Болотов, Даймлер Organizations: Volvo, Reuters, Geely Renault, Benz, Daimler, Даймлера Locations: Иу, Европа, Китай, Германия

☆ Tehnologia 5G: Războiul pentru viitor a început
▼ + stars: | 2020-02-09 | by ( ) tvrmoldova.md time to read: +2 min

Articolul a venit după decizia guvernului britanic de a permite "participarea la reţeaua 5G a companiilor care ar putea implica un risc" în ciuda obiecţiilor Casei Albe. Cu toate acestea, miercuri (29 ianuarie), Comisia Europeană a dat publicităţii directive cu privire la 5G asemănătoare celor britanice. Cum a ajuns Europa dependentă de HuaweiO cauză pentru care Europa nu exclude Huawei este că reţeaua 5G va fi construită pe 4G. Dacă Huawei va fi exclusă, atunci va trebui refăcută întreaga infrastructură Huawei deja instalată, iar companiile de telecomunicaţii vor fi obligate să trimită factura consumatorului. Iar Beijingul a transmis deja Berlinului că dacă Huawei va fi exclusă de la 5G va reevalua condiţiile de participare a industriei auto germane pe piaţa chineză.

Persons: Huawei, Thierry Breton Organizations: Comisia Europeană Locations: Beijing, britanic, Londra, Europa, SUA, China

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