Germany's economy is on track to shrink for a second straight year Germany's government says the country’s economy is on track to shrink for a second consecutive year The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
China EV startup Xpeng wants to bring ‘the best technology’ to Europe as the EU is set to finalize new tariffs on auto imports Brian Gu, Xpeng’s copresident, argued Wednesday that fierce local competition, not state support, explains China’s EV success. Fortune · Oct 3, 2024
Leaders of Germany’s Greens resign after state election defeats Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour call for reset as party faces ‘deepest crisis for a decade’ after Brandenburg result The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
The leaders of Germany's Greens are quitting after election defeats The leaders of Germany’s Greens, one of three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s troubled coalition government, say they will step down after the latest in a string of disappointing election results The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
EU, China hold 'constructive' talks on electric vehicle tariffs but still no agreement EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis reported positive progress in discussions with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday. The talks come as China aims to negotiate an agreement with the European Union to prevent the imposition of high tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) exported to EU countries. Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2024
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck Relieved After French Election German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expresses relief over French election results and emphasizes the importance of preventing nationalism and strengthenin... Top News · Jul 8, 2024
China goes into panic mode over EU tariffs on electric cars, offers perks for German carmakers if they drop restrictions China’s Commerce minister told German counterpart it was open to negotiating tariffs but wasn’t afraid to retaliate. Fortune · Jun 25, 2024
Europe and China agree to talk about EV tariffs, a ‘first step’ to avoid a potential trade war between two of the world’s largest economies The talks could help avoid a looming trade war between China and Europe which has already ensnared European brandy and pork. Fortune · Jun 24, 2024
Top German Minister On Peace Mission Amid China EV Tariffs Row If a compromise is not reached between Brussels and Beijing, the European Commission will impose extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric vehicles it says have benefitted from unfair subsidies. International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024
Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson attacks’ on US army sites. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
German Economy To Nearly Flatline This Year, Think-tanks Say Europe's largest economy will expand by just 0.1 percent in 2024, five think-tanks said in a joint statement, a sharp downgrade from their earlier forecast of 1.3 percent growth. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
Berlin Says German FA Lacks 'Patriotism' For Dropping Adidas The German national football team's decision to drop Adidas as its kit supplier sparked dismay in Berlin on Friday, with the economy minister blasting the switch to US sportswear giant Nike as a lack of "patriotism". International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024
Germany Launches 4 Billion Euro Program For Climate-Friendly Industry Germany's 4 billion euro program supports heavy industries in transitioning to eco-friendly production methods, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. Top News · Mar 12, 2024
Will a four-day work week solve Germany’s labour shortage? Counterintuitively, a new German experiment is testing whether working less can help overcome a labour crunch. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2024
International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024 Germany Cuts 2024 Growth Forecast As Economic Woes Pile Up The German government slashed its growth forecast for 2024 on Wednesday, warning that Europe's largest economy was in "difficult waters" as it faced a series of headwinds.
International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024 German Economy Buffeted By 'Perfect Storm' Weaker exports, costly energy and a stuttering green transition have combined to form a "perfect storm" for the German economy, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition bickering over how to change course.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2024 AfD plans to turn Germany into authoritarian state, vice-chancellor warns Robert Habeck tacitly backs calls to ban far-right party after it participated in meeting to discuss mass deportations
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 The Guardian view on strikes and protests in Germany: this is no time for austerity Editorial: Olaf Scholz needs a new economic approach to heal divisions in a country renowned for its consensual politics
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024 ‘The mood is heating up’: Germany fears strikes will play into hands of far right Angry protests by farmers, hauliers and railway workers risk being exploited by populists such as Alternative für Deutschland
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 Farmers prevent Germany's vice chancellor leaving a ferry in a protest that draws condemnation A group of farmers prevented Germany’s vice chancellor from disembarking a ferry hours after the government partially climbed down on cost-saving plans that had infuriated the agricultural sector
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Germany's CO2 emissions are at their lowest in 7 decades, study shows A study shows that carbon dioxide emissions in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, dropped to their lowest level in seven decades
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023 Farmers protest against a German government plan to cut tax breaks for diesel German farmers are gathering in Berlin to protest against planned cuts to tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, part of a deal reached by the government to plug a hole in the country’s budget
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 German government reaches solution on budget crisis triggered by court ruling The German government has reached a solution to a budget crisis triggered by a court ruling last month
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 ‘I no longer feel at home here’: German Muslims frustrated by Israel backing Many say Germany’s historical responsibility for Nazi crimes makes it hard for people to criticise Gaza strategy
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 Germany's Scholz confident of resolving budget crisis, says no dismantling of the welfare state German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is confident that his troubled government will find a good solution to a budget crisis triggered by a court ruling last month