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Recent News About KfW Group
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German private equity market sentiment rises sharply in second quarter of 2025
Sentiment in the German private equity market increased sharply in early summer, according to the latest data.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances Turkish wind farms for energy transition
KfW IPEX-Bank is advancing its role in Europe's energy transition by financing two wind farms in Türkiye.
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KfW study: Ageing SME owners investing less amid succession challenges
Older business owners in Germany are investing significantly less in their companies compared to their younger counterparts, according to a special evaluation by KfW’s SME panel.
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Dr Dominik Steinkühler named head of group development at KfW
Dr Dominik Steinkühler has been appointed as the new Head of Group Development and Economics at KfW, effective September 1, 2025.
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KfW launches major European fund for Ukraine's reconstruction
KfW has launched a significant European fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine, as announced at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
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KfW becomes main sponsor of German national para athletics team
KfW and the National Paralympic Committee Germany (DBS) are set to expand their partnership, with KfW becoming the main sponsor of the German national para athletics team for 2025 and 2026.
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US tariffs affect German exports but industry shows resilience
US President Trump's decision to raise tariffs on exports from the EU and other economies has had a notable impact.
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KfW IPEX-Bank finances Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH's tram expansion
KfW IPEX-Bank and NORD/LB are jointly providing approximately EUR 122 million to Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv) for the acquisition of new trams.
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Pakistan partners with Germany for clean energy infrastructure
Pakistan is advancing its efforts towards a sustainable energy future with the signing of a contract for a new substation in the Gharo wind corridor.
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German SMEs increase reliance on public funds for climate investments
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are increasingly utilizing public promotional funds for their climate-related investments.
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German VC market grows with record unicorns and foreign investment
After a slow start to the year, the German venture capital market showed significant growth in the second quarter.
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DEG launches new photovoltaic system at Cologne site
DEG has recently activated a new photovoltaic system at its Cologne headquarters, replacing an older setup from 2008.
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German SMEs show improved sentiment amid rising hopes for economic recovery
Confidence among German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) showed signs of improvement in June, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
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KfW IPEX-Bank supports Vantage Data Centers' new sustainable facility in Germany
Vantage Data Centers is constructing a new data center near Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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KfW confirms funding plans amidst rising demand for safe investments
KfW, a prominent promotional bank, has confirmed its funding volume for 2025 to be between EUR 65 and 70 billion.
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Germany faces labor shortages and slow growth as baby boomers retire
The departure of baby boomers from the workforce is creating a significant gap in Germany's labor market.
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Germany launches new ERP promotional loans for SMEs
The Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, and KfW have launched two new promotional loan programs aimed at supporting businesses in digitalization and innovation.
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German municipalities face record investment backlog
Municipalities across Germany are reporting a growing investment backlog, according to the latest KfW Municipal Panel survey.
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East German Mark history remembered as unique chapter ends
It has been 35 years since the introduction of the Deutschmark in East Germany on July 1, 1990, which signaled the decline of the East German Mark.
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KfW Research warns US national debt may exceed expectations
The national debt of the United States could increase more significantly than previously anticipated if countermeasures are not implemented, according to a simulation by KfW Research.