Siemens Investment Push: Siemens plans a $185m advanced manufacturing facility near Pendergrass, Georgia, creating 1,400 jobs and targeting low-voltage electrical infrastructure for data centers and AI cloud growth. Packaging Shift: Sitma launched FlatPack, a paper-based automated wrapping system for furniture panels aimed at cutting plastic use while keeping protection and logistics efficiency. Defence Industry Deal: Diehl Defence and BAE Systems confirmed plans to integrate Diehl’s long-range 127mm ammunition with the Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun for Germany and other customers. Energy Policy Shock: The US Interior Department will pay German utility RWE $1.22bn to abandon offshore wind leases, redirecting money toward LNG and gas peaking plants. Climate & Water Stress: Europe’s heat and wildfires are driving rising death tolls and economic losses, while extreme low water on the Danube and Rhine is disrupting shipping and exposing WWII wrecks. Security & Disinformation: German authorities linked a fake Merz resignation video to a Russia-linked operation, warning of ongoing hybrid threats. Logistics Expansion: Dachser took a 10% minority stake in Synergie Canada to grow air and sea freight forwarding across North America. Health Research: German scientists identified farm-associated bacteria that may help children avoid asthma—if inhaled—adding weight to the hygiene hypothesis.