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Economy

Germany's political uncertainty diminishes investor confidence

The growing support for Germany's populist parties, the AfD and BSW, could exacerbate the country's economic challenges, potentially accelerating the trend of businesses relocating their operations elsewhere.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Why is Germany strengthening its border controls now?

Germany is set to impose stricter border controls with several neighbouring countries starting next week, following deadly migrant attacks that fueled far-right gains in recent state elections.

10/09/2024

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IFA Berlin 2024: Best AI-powered innovations to run your home

How can AI and other tech help make running your home and kitchen more efficient? There were plenty of new ideas from top manufacturers at IFA Berlin.

10/09/2024

Economy

German inflation rate dips to lowest level in more than three years

The news raises hopes for another rate cut from the European Central Bank, with the policy committee set to meet this Thursday.

10/09/2024

Travel News

New Germany border checks: Will they cause delays for travellers?

More strict checks at land borders will be in place for six months.

10/09/2024

Europe News

Germany announces temporary border checks at all land borders

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser says Germany will set up temporary controls at all of its land borders in an attempt to curb irregular migration, expanding checks it already has in place at some borders.

10/09/2024

Europe News

Scholz says next Ukraine peace talks must include Russia

A previous international peace conference in June in Switzerland ended with 78 countries expressing support for Ukraine's 'territorial integrity' but without Russia’s participation the path forward was left unclear.

09/09/2024

Germany

Kara-Murza: Death would be too mild a punishment for Putin

One of the best-known prisoners freed in a major exchange this summer spoke out about what he envisages for Russia's future.

08/09/2024

Business

German state decides on lifeline for sinking Meyer Werft shipyard

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, is battling with a €2.7 billion hole in its balance sheet. The German state has proposed a rescue plan.

06/09/2024

Economy

More job cuts on the way as German economy struggles to recover

After the news that Europe's largest car producer VW may close two plants, experts are sounding the alarm that the downsizing of manufacturing isn't just limited to the car industry. The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) says companies need to evolve.

06/09/2024

Europe News

Munich suspect killed in shootout known to Austrian police

Emrah I, an 18-year-old Austrian with Bosnian roots, was killed in a shootout with Munich police. Authorities suspect he planned a terror attack on the Israeli consulate with an antique gun with a bayonet attached to it.

05/09/2024

Tech News

Pro-Russian operation 'ongoing' on X and Meta despite probe - report

A Russian operation continues to spread disinformation on X and Facebook with a new report looking into how their posts target EU countries.

05/09/2024

Business

Job cut fears as MSC subsidiary wins stake in Germany terminal group

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is owned by Italy's Aponte family. Its subsidiary, Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft, has won approval to take a 49.9% stake in German terminal operator group Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA).

05/09/2024

Europe News

Suspect killed in police shootout near Israeli Consulate in Munich

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the consulate was closed when the incident occurred and that no staff had been affected.

05/09/2024

Business

VW workers blast management amid potential plant closures

The Volkswagen works council criticised the executive board for suggesting plant closures and threatening job security, as Volkswagen's Chief Financial Officer says the company may not survive the transition to electric cars unless it cuts costs.

04/09/2024

Business

Why the German government looks set to reduce its stake in Commerzbank

Commerzbank has emerged from financial distress, prompting the state to sell down its €2.5 billion stake.

04/09/2024

Europe News

Germany grapples with far-right surge as AfD wins state election

The far-right AfD party alone won a third of the votes in two eastern German states on Sunday, as residents of Thuringia and Saxony begin to take stock of the results.

03/09/2024

Europe News

Will Berlin help redo Goebbels' villa as centre teaching against hate?

A Jewish organisation has asked the authorities of the German capital to acquire the derelict villa of the chief propagandist for Nazi Germany and turn it into an education centre against propaganda as a tool of hate.

03/09/2024

Economy

Why are German stocks at record highs despite looming recession?

The DAX hit record highs, defying Germany's grim economic outlook. Despite a recession risk, SAP's AI-driven growth has significantly boosted the index, contrasting sharply with the decline in major automotive stocks.

03/09/2024

Business

VW considers German factory closures for first time in 87-year history

Jobs with VW in Germany are meant to be protected until 2029, but the firm could now renege on that promise.

03/09/2024

Europe News

Europe reels from far-right victory in eastern Germany elections

Will the results from Saxony and Thuringia influence Germany's energy transition and support for Ukraine?

03/09/2024

Germany

Who is Sahra Wagenknecht, the politician cannibalising Germany's left?

The self-described "left conservative" rebel who outperformed her old allies believes Berlin should not support Kyiv amid Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion and that Germany should be much less open to immigration.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Four key takeaways from eastern Germany's pivotal state elections

Here's a quick roundup of the four main things we learned from this weekend's elections in Saxony and Thuringia.

02/09/2024

Europe News

German far-right AfD party scores historic win in state election

AfD's victory in Thuringia marks the first time since WWII that a far-right party appears on course to enter a state parliament, with the far-right party polling at over 32% according to exit polls published on Sunday.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Far-right party looking to make gains in state elections in Germany

Germans are casting their votes on Sunday in Saxony and Thuringia, in the east of the country, in an election that could see the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the strongest party for the first time and produce painful results for the unpopular national government.

01/09/2024

Europe News

Germany braces for pivotal regional elections on Sunday

Voters will head to the polls in the German states of Saxony and Thuringia on Sunday in an election likely to be closely watched as an indicator of public sentiment towards the country's government.

31/08/2024