In brief | 9 October '25
Bloomberg: Germany sees growth accelerating in more optimistic forecasts
Germany will see meagre expansion of 0.2 percent this year before growth strengthens to 1.3 percent in 2026 supported by tens of billions of euros in fiscal stimulus, according to revised government projections.
DW: German government presents raft of reforms ahead of a major auto industry summit
Coalition agrees new subsidies for electric vehicles alongside restrictions on social welfare, changes to pension system.
FT: German industrial output falls to 2005 levels as auto sector craters
The output of Germany's car industry is down 18.5 percent compared with the previous month ahead of chancellor's 'car summit' in Berlin.
Bloomberg: Spain, France, Germany curtail a record amount of wind power
Excess output overwhelmed infrastructure that was unable to absorb surges in the flow of renewable power.
Reuters: Spain's grid operator warns of new voltage swings, urges measures to avoid blackout
Provisional measures to stabilise the system are needed before a more permanent solution can be found, operator REE says.
Copernicus: Third-warmest September on record amid persistently high ocean temperature
Development "reflecting the continuing influence of greenhouse gas accumulation in the atmosphere," European weather forecasting centre says.
