Germany: Corporate Governance

As we enter 2026, it has become increasingly clear that EU financial regulation is no longer evolving in isolation. Instead, it is increasingly evident that the global financial system is no longer adjusting to temporary disruption but is instead operating within a structurally altered geopolitical, economic and regulatory environment.

On 21 October 2025, the European Commission (the EC) published its 2026 Annual Work Programme (AWP) including annexes detailing legislative updates as well as a separate...

Typically, in the fourth quarter annually, EU-level authorities publish their Annual Work Programmes (AWPs).

Sustainability is no longer a trend, but a reality – also for companies. There is a growing corporate awareness that a comprehensive sustainability approach offers economic benefits in the long run...

In the first part of this three-part series, we explored the important role that a sales-focused Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and a well-aligned operating model play in reversing declining revenues and sales productivity.

The acronym ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, encompasses the three core pillars of sustainability. ESG is not merely a passing trend; it represents a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and are assessed.

Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften ist aus der heutigen Unternehmenswelt nicht mehr wegzudenken. Strengere Berichtspflichten machen dabei transparent..

The Management Board (der Vorstand) must initiate appropriate means and measures to recognize any damaging developments that might threaten the survival of the company.

The Management Board (der Vorstand) must initiate appropriate means and measures to recognize any damaging developments that might threaten the survival of the company.