Europe and German Business News Update – Octoberr 02th 2025

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the
latest insights from the German market…..

Today is October 2nd 2025.

My Name is Jennifer Bennett the AI voice of the
infobrokerworld Audio Line.….

and here are today's top stories.

German fintech N26 is entering a decisive phase. Investors have
pushed co-founder Valentin Stalf to step back, and the battle over
the digital bank’s strategy is wide open.

In e-commerce, Auto1 shares slipped after a CFO handover from
Markus Boser to Christian Wallentin, even as analysts keep a
positive longer-term stance.

At Commerzbank, CEO Bettina Orlopp marked her first year and firmly
rejected any combination with UniCredit, echoing support from
employees and the state.

Logistics giant DHL continues to automate at scale: robots now
handle roughly sixty percent of shipments, with a new innovation
hub set to accelerate rollout.

Cash flow pressures are rising across the Mittelstand. New data
from Crif shows almost twelve percent of companies are paying
invoices late, a growing strain on SMEs and suppliers.

And in industry, ZF’s new chief Mathias Miedreich is tightening the
cost program in the driveline unit, with reductions stretching to
2030.

Finally, on the consumer side, Nike won a series of target upgrades
as growth returns—though tariffs, margins and China remain
headwinds.

And that’s a look at today’s economic developments. Until next
time, take care and stay informed.

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