Liberals and Greens in Scholz government propose diametrically opposed solutions
Central bank blames budget uncertainty, strikes and weak demand for likely ‘technical recession’ in first quarter
Strong American economy and tax incentives lure investors as Berlin frets over deindustrialisation
Berlin is taking a more muscular approach to national security, but concern is growing over how it will maintain the necessary spending
Optimistic outlook contrasts with gloomy current view of the EU’s largest economy, ZEW survey finds
Siegfried Russwurm says government’s climate agenda is ‘more dogmatic than any other country I know’
Scholz calls Brexit an ‘economic disaster’ for UK in strong criticism of far-right party’s proposal for Germany to leave EU
Shrinking German output and stalled French growth offset improved figures in Italy and Spain
Panel of experts recommends changes to constitutionally enshrined borrowing curbs
Amid rising discontent, the ruling coalition must quickly get its act together
The longest stoppage in Deutsche Bahn’s history could cost the economy up to €1bn, warn business chiefs
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Companies squeezed from two sides as investments in both electric and combustion engine vehicles erode margins
Extensive trade and investment ties complicate a firmer approach on national security
Christian Lindner told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the country’s economic downturn was a wake-up call to put reforms in place
Construction workers seek wage increase that could delay interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, economists warn
Bosch to axe 1,200 roles by the end of 2026, while ZF is reviewing staff levels
The country must act fast to avoid being overtaken by international competitors
Growing popular anger is increasing government tensions and boosting support for far-right AfD
Rising rates and high energy costs contributed to 0.3% contraction that points to fourth-quarter decline in eurozone
Well-known companies including Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof and Bree have filed for insolvency this year
Three-day walkout follows ‘week of action’ from farmers blocking motorways and cities
Cash is first use of rule for strategic projects that allows governments to match subsidy offers from outside bloc
Companies respond to higher energy prices by cutting back domestic production
Energy subsidy phaseout pushes up prices in EU’s largest economy ahead of closely watched eurozone figures
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