Eduard Wolter

Europe News

Kärcher CEO warns Europe faces economic 'storm'

Europe and Germany risk deindustrialisation, Kärcher CEO Hartmut Jenner has warned. He is urging major cuts in bureaucracy, incentives for extra work and a firm EU trade policy towards China and the US.

1 November 2026

Business

Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO says

In an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.

17 September 2026

Business

STIHL chief calls for longer hours without extra pay in reform push

In an opinion piece for Euronews, Dr Nikolas Stihl, chairman of world-leading chainsaw maker STIHL, calls for reforms including a 40-hour working week without extra pay to safeguard Germany's prosperity and welfare state.

6 September 2026

Europe News

Chancellor Merz’s confusing X posts on World Cup exit explained

"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," wrote Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit – but reactions show he misread the mood. A second X post and his explanation for the debacle followed.

30 June 2026

Europe News

Albania's PM Edi Rama in Berlin: Europe needs courage for enlargement

Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment? Albania's PM Edi Rama makes his case in Berlin

18 June 2026