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German Banking & Finance: Cybercrime Crackdown: Germany’s BKA and prosecutors with US and Indonesian partners dismantled Kratos, a phishing-as-a-service platform, taking down 200+ servers and arresting a key operator in Indonesia. Energy & Trade: Azerbaijan–Germany Deal: President Ilham Aliyev met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as both sides signed a strategic partnership covering energy, transport and investment; Germany is set to expand gas purchases as it diversifies away from Russia. EU Policy Impact: Fashion Waste Rules: An EU ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes took effect, pushing large firms toward resale, discounts, secondhand channels or donations. Markets Watch: Central Bank Signals: A report notes the central bank is hinting at more rate cuts, but only if inflation behaves. Corporate/Deal Flow: Hugo Boss Takeover Pressure: UK retailer Frasers raised its stake in Hugo Boss above 30%, triggering a mandatory buyback offer.

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Jul. 20, 2026

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Iraqi, German leaders discuss ties, investment over phone

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6 hours ago

Germany's Wadephul encourages investment in Nigeria despite insecurity

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German government to buy stakes in defense startups

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Germany’s foreign minister, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure

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Germany pushes to join UK fighter jet programme

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German Foreign Minister Calls For Expanded Trade And Investment Partnership With Nigeria

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German FM, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure

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8 hours ago

German tax investigators raid Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt

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