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EU transport reforms: Euro 7, CO2 targets and safety rules

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Latest: EU safety regulations mandate new driver assistance systems in Germany

In late July 2026, the EU unveiled two linked transport measures: a supervised licence scheme allowing 17-year-olds to drive category C trucks to ease driver shortages, and the Euro 7 emissions regulation for new passeng

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IAA Transportation exhibition in Hannover

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Latest: German automotive trade fairs report high participation and innovation

The IAA Transportation trade fair in Hannover, Germany, scheduled for September 15–20, 2026, serves as a major platform for commercial vehicle innovations and sustainable logistics. The event features a record 84 vehicle

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German industrial crisis and escalating labor protests

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Latest: German Trade Unions lead nationwide protests for social welfare

The crisis in the German automotive sector and broader social unrest has intensified. Following massive IG Metall mobilizations, the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) executed a nationwide day of action on September

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Global cybersecurity market and technology evolution

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Latest: Defense cybersecurity market projected to reach $77.9 billion by 2035

The global cybersecurity and network security markets continue to expand, driven by AI infrastructure, 5G deployment, and increasing network complexity. The network security market is projected to grow from approximately

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Chinese competition and technological shifts in European EV/

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Latest: Kässbohrer and Scania unveil new heavy-duty vehicle technologies at IAA 2026

Chinese manufacturers continue to expand their presence in the European heavy-duty electric truck market, posing a disruption to a sector responsible for approximately 75 percent of land-based goods transport in Europe.

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German labor market and automotive industry crisis

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Latest: Germany employment law disputes rise amid economic instability

Germany's labor market and automotive industry face intensifying structural crises. The automotive sector reached its lowest employment level since 2005, with a 5.8 percent decline in the first half of 2026 resulting in

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