Germany news: Leipzig ramming suspect to appear in court

Key Points:

• Germany's Deutsche Post will officially rebrand as DHL after shareholder approval, reflecting its shift from traditional mail services to a global logistics focus; the name change will be registered in the second half of 2024, with Deutsche Post AG becoming a subsidiary for German mail operations.
• Audi reported a fourth consecutive quarterly profit decline, with earnings falling over 11% due to US tariffs and weakening sales in China; revenue dropped to €14.2 billion, impacted by intensified competition and changes in key models.
• BioNTech is restructuring by ending COVID vaccine production in Germany, closing multiple facilities, and focusing on cancer and other disease research; the company faces significant job cuts and recorded substantial losses in 2025 amid declining vaccine demand.
• A couple in Bavaria confessed to stealing approximately €1.9 million from parking meters over a decade, with the former city employee diverting coins into private accounts; they face commercial theft charges with potential prison sentences of up to 10 years.
• German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder defended the recent fuel tax cut, emphasizing support for drivers dependent on vehicles, and dismissed calls for a highway speed limit despite environmental concerns; the tax cut is currently set for two months but may be extended depending on conditions.