Why Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput
Risk-averse leadership is holding back Europe’s largest economy, say historians and economists.
Fixing Germany's economy is a critical task for the country's next government
Germany needs a new business model. The old one, fueled by cheap natural gas from Russia and lucrative exports to China, is ...
Germany Election 2025: Everything you need to know after Vance and Musk give AfD boost
The AfD is currently polling in second place on 21%, nine points behind the frontrunners - the Christian Democrats (CDU).
German voters demand change as Europe's biggest economy stalls
Ahead of a general election on Sunday, a national debate is raging about how to revive Germany's economic fortunes.
German election: a triple crisis looms large at the heart of the economy
High energy prices, a weak labour force and low productivity growth are behind the ailing German economy – and voters are feeling the pinch.
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German election: Far-right firewall weakens as immigration concerns take centre stage
With Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) on the rise, frontrunner Friedrich Merz’s attempts to outflank the far-right on ...
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As Germany’s economic miracle unravels, its dark past is coming back to haunt it
Rearmament played a key role in this second phase of the “Wirtschaftswunder” (economic miracle) and firms such as Krupp were soon contributing weapons systems to the West German export surplus.
4 Candidates Want to Be Germany's Next Chancellor. Who Are They?
The 66-year-old has been Germany's chancellor since December 2021. The center-left Social Democrat has a wealth of government experience, having previously served as Hamburg's may ...
Germany’s Cinematic Output Lights Up Industry’s Gloomy Atmosphere
Tom Tykwer's latest leads a crop of new pics hitting theaters this year amid a dismal industry outlook and a delayed film ...