The food company Danone has recalled several batches of its Aptamil brand baby food in Germany. The reason is the possible presence of the toxin cereulide. The recall is being conducted in coordination with the relevant German authorities.

The change of the credit card provider in the Miles & More loyalty program is causing discontent among many frequent flyers. Since the previously issued cards from DKB are expiring and cards from Deutsche Bank will be necessary in the future, disgruntled regular customers are speaking out. The discontent affects a sensitive point: the central loyalty instrument of the Lufthansa Group.

Germany is experiencing one of the largest warning strikes in public transportation in years. Since the early morning hours, buses, trams, and subways have come to a standstill in large parts of the country. The union ver.di has called for a nationwide, 24-hour walkout. The consequences range from massive mobility issues to organizational challenges for families with school-age children.

As investors and investment banks look at what could be the biggest IPO in history, a prominent venture capitalist introduces a thesis that turns the conventional narrative on its head. Instead of a classic IPO, SpaceX could choose a significantly more unconventional path – with far-reaching consequences for Tesla and the entire Musk empire.

Connected electric cars are considered a symbol of modern mobility. However, from the perspective of German security authorities, they are increasingly developing into a security policy risk. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of potential external access to Chinese e-vehicles, with consequences extending far beyond data protection issues.

A manager of the old school joins the supervisory body of one of Europe's most renowned digital banks. Stefan Ermisch, former CEO of HSH Nordbank and architect of one of Germany's most spectacular bank privatizations, is set to strengthen the supervisory board of N26. For the Berlin neobank, this is more than just a personnel decision – it is a strategic signal.

The Swiss watch group Swatch Group has had a difficult business year. High production costs and the strong Swiss franc have massively impacted earnings. Ultimately, the group's profit plummeted drastically—nevertheless, the management remains committed to its long-term strategy and is remarkably optimistic for the coming years.