Raw Politics Germany first? Is Berlin moving towards a new era of protectionism? Germany's economy minister has announced measures to protect the country from what Berlin sees as the growing economic threat from China and the US. 05/02/2019
Business EU's largest economy shows steady growth Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit 24/08/2018
View Germany's 'crisis' is something other countries should envy: View To understand the significance of the political manoeuvrings in Berlin look beyond the headlines to the economy, writes Charles Lees. 06/12/2017
insiders Europe's working poor: is flexibility the answer? Sophie Claudet: Germany is not the only country in Europe to promote flexibility on its labour market. 28/07/2017
insiders Germany's "working poor": employed but still in poverty Germany’s economy is booming. 26/07/2017
economy German car makers face fraud claims Major German carmakers including Volkswagon and Daimler are facing allegations they worked together to fix the price of diesel emission treatment systems in breach of EU cartel rules. 26/07/2017
economy Germany's economy continues to steam ahead The German economy grew 0.6 percent in Q1, quarter on quarter, helped by strong exports, booming construction and higher household and state spending. 23/05/2017
economy Germany and France pledge to speed up eurozone reforms Germany and France say they will work together to strengthen the eurozone and warn if they fail political extremists will take power. 22/05/2017
economy Germany enjoys strong economic growth in Q1 Europe's biggest economy grew by 0.6 percent between January and March from the previous quarter as companies invested more and exports soared. 12/05/2017
economy German trade and industry powers ahead German exports and imports hit record-highs in March. Industrial production edged down but was still better than expected. 09/05/2017
economy German imports jump, exports also strong German imports were up 3 percent in January from December. Exports were also surprisingly strong underscoring the momentum in Europe's biggest economy 10/03/2017
View How to understand Germany’s trade surplus: is it exploiting the weak euro? Criticism of Germany’s export prowess, and accusations of currency manipulation, are just as wrong-headed as Germany’s own defense of its excessive surplus. Ultimately, Germany can serve everyone’s best interests – including its own – by reducing its surplus, and thus the harmful economic imbalances 07/03/2017
View For trade, think near, think big but mostly think China: View Germany could soon export more to China than to its crucial neighbor and partner France, and it already exports more to China than it does to Italy 06/03/2017
economy Germany: inflation rises, unemployment falls German inflation rose in February, reaching its highest level in four-and-a-half years, while unemployment fell more than expected. 01/03/2017
economy German economy and budget surplus soar, but Merkel shuns new debt Germany's economy grew 1.9 percent last year boosting the budget surplus hugely, but Chancellor Merkel says the country won't take on any new debt. 23/02/2017
brussels bureau Commission tells Germany to boost public investment The European Commission says Germany’s sound public finances mean it could put more money into public investment to boost growth. 22/02/2017
economy Germany goes for gold Germany's central bank is moving faster than planned to bring much of its gold reserves to Frankfurt from storage in places like New York and Paris. 09/02/2017
economy German business morale weakens, but is Trump to blame? German businesses are gloomier this month according to a survey of 7,000 firms, which may or may not be linked to Trump's protectionist comments. 25/01/2017
economy German GDP growth at five year high Strong consumer and government spending helped Germany's economy to its strongest growth in five years in 2016. 12/01/2017
economy German inflation rises sharply, unemployment falls Inflation in Germany jumped in December - up 1.7% on the year - due to costlier energy and food while unemployment there fell more than expected. 03/01/2017
economy German exports struggle on slow factory output German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, according to latest official figures. 09/12/2016
Germany Lufthansa pilots extend latest pay strike until Saturday Lufthansa pilots in Germany have said they will extend strike action again until Saturday, this time targeting long-haul flights in a long-running pay dispute. 25/11/2016
economy German economy is Trump resistant...for the moment German consumption in rude health 24/11/2016
Germany Stop Brexit, German economic experts tell Chancellor Merkel The best outcome of Brexit talks would be to stop Brexit, that was the advice of Germany’s council of economic experts to the Chancellor. 02/11/2016
real economy The economic impact of Europe's refugee crisis How do refugees make the transition from fleeing their home countries to becoming economic assets to their new host countries, such as Germany, that provide safe haven? 01/11/2016
insiders Germany: workers reaping what they sow! A look at some innovative ways to boost well being at work. 07/10/2016
