Economic Outlook: German private-sector growth slowed in October, and more than half of manufacturers have no plans to open new production sites in the country for now. Higher tax revenue forecasts are unlikely to give the government much extra spending room. Industry: Volkswagen workers are threatening strikes after the carmaker scrapped labour agreements, while Bosch plans to separate its German mobility business into a subsidiary. Trade: India’s commerce minister visited Berlin to promote an EU trade deal and closer industrial ties, with India-Germany exports projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030. Security and Politics: German authorities arrested a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The government has also proposed requiring social platforms to reserve 20% of recommendations for approved news sources, raising questions about how the rules would work. Investment: Amazon plans to invest €16 billion in Germany in 2027, including in AI and data centres, as Berlin courts technology investment.