Severe storm warning for Baden-Württemberg: lightning and heavy rain are threatening!

Severe storm warning for Baden-Württemberg: lightning and heavy rain are threatening!

Storm warning for the weekend! Baden-Württemberg is facing turbulent weather, as the German Weather Service (DWD) has already reported in advance. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the coming days, and forecasts show that there may even be massive local flooding. Temperatures will rise on Saturday, only to be replaced by a violent thunderstorm outbreak in the mountains. For Sunday, meteorologists expect up to 40 liters of rain in some regions, while in Upper Swabia up to 60 liters could fall on Monday night. Hail may also occur, which could further exacerbate the situation. Insiders at Unwetterzentrale emphasize the importance of staying alert and preparing for storms in good time.

In the midst of these capricious weather events, another excitement is also causing discussion: the takeover of CureVac by BioNTech. As Tagesschau reports, BioNTech is planning to acquire all shares in the biotech company CureVac in order to become competent To secure know-how for the development of mRNA-based cancer therapies. This transaction is worth billions and is the second major acquisition within a short period of time for BioNTech.

Legal disputes and challenges

But the path to the takeover is not entirely smooth. CureVac is considering appealing a landmark German court decision that invalidated one of its patents related to mRNA technology, including those for COVID-19 vaccines. According to pharmaphorum, CureVac's share price then fell by around 40 percent. The dispute revolves around the patent infringement lawsuits between CureVac and BioNTech, although it is rumored that the decision on four further patents will not be made until next year.

However, CureVac, which was unable to bring its own COVID-19 vaccine to market during the pandemic, remains optimistic and is betting on the development of new mRNA vaccines against respiratory diseases in collaboration with GSK. After the verdict, BioNTech itself has shown itself to be determined to defend its innovations against patent allegations. If it turns out that the Comirnaty vaccine actually interferes with CureVac's patents, this could lead to immense financial losses for BioNTech.

Current events in Baden-Württemberg

However, June 13, 2025 will not only be marked by this big news. A trial has begun in Rottweil against a 14-year-old who is said to have shot another boy in the head, causing the victim to go blind. Viewers can look forward to deeper insights into the legal imponderables, while Alexander Zverev has to compete against Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals at the ATP lawn tournament in Stuttgart. And the castle festival at Heidelberg Castle begins ceremoniously with a performance of “The Count of Monte Cristo”. A turbulently exciting day for Baden-Württemberg!

The weekend will not only be interesting from a meteorological point of view. Stay informed and pay attention to the current weather warnings so that you don't fall into the thunderstorm trap!