Germany

• Iran’s regime in its ‘final days and weeks' after mass protests, Germany’s Merz says - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said the embattled Iranian regime appears to be finished.
• European markets set to open broadly higher as geopolitics remains in focus - European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.
• Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions - The German government has sharply rejected accusations by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claiming that it has been sidelining patient autonomy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The statements made by the US Secretary
• Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes - The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles.
• Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation - BERLIN, Jan 9 () - Germany's justice ministry plans to present measures in the near future that would allow authorities to more effectively ​combat the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate images in ways that ‌violate personal right
• 'Sign of life': defence boom lifts German factory orders - Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday.The jump in orders is some positive news for Eur
• Trump's shake-up of the old world order sends shockwaves through Europe - The "Old World" appears to have fallen far behind other power blocs in a new world order of territorial takeovers and "might is right."
• European stocks set to open higher as global sentiment rises - European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors track developments following the U.S.' ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
• European markets set to start the last trading week of 2025 in flat territory - European stocks are expected to start the last trading week of the year in flat territory.
• R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s - The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”