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Deutsche Bank begins cutting 18,000 jobs

Deutsche Bank began cutting 18 thousand jobs globally. Whole teams were dismissed on Monday morning.

Economy

Eurozone citizens were sold a lie – and now their economies are paying the price ǀ View

Why, 20 years on from the birth of the eurozone, are people so unhappy and ready to blame the European Central Bank (ECB) for the poor economic performance of their country and the absence of a bright future?

World

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.

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

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Germany

Euroviews. 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.

My Europe Series

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.

My Europe Series

Germany's "working poor": employed but still in poverty

Germany’s economy is booming.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Economy

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

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 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

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.

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.

Economy

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.

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.

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.