Export malaise hits Germany as EU economic heavyweights struggle

Momentum in German exports slowed in the first half of 2019 and abruptly reversed in June, data showed on Friday, adding to signs of broad-based weakness in an economy increasingly relying on... Read more »

New market for LNG as Germany moves to add import terminals

Germany is expected to add four terminals to import liquefied natural gas over the next four years, significantly increasing Europe’s capacity to receive LNG and potentially opening a large market for American... Read more »

Vital Signs: economically, Australia is at risk of becoming Germany, and not in a good way

With a relatively low debt to GDP ratio, Australia was never at risk of becoming Greece. But Germany, with negative interest rates and scant prospects for economic growth, is an open question. Read more »

Germany’s Big Bet On Hydrogen

As it races towards its goal of achieving a CO2 emissions-free economy by 2050, it’s placing a big bet on an emerging technology Read more »

In Germany, Tesla buyers complain about service and quality

Subpar service could prevent Tesla from making a bigger splash in Germany, where exacting car owners value how painstakingly their BMWs and Mercedes are cared for. Read more »

If Germany atoned for the Holocaust, the US can pay reparations for slavery

Old injustices don't simply disappear with time – they tear a nation apart. Read more »

U.S. envoy warns Germany: Pay more or risk losing protection

Trump's ambassador suggests 50,000 American troops stationed in Germany could be moved to Poland — a move that could raise tensions with Russia. Read more »

Timeline: Germany could soon bury its ‘black zero’ budget rule

Germany is facing growing calls at home and from abroad to ditch its self-imposed balanced budget rule and take on new debt to inject more fiscal stimulus into Europe's largest economy. Read more »

Violence by refugees and far-right extremists is darkening political attitudes in Germany

The mood in Germany has darkened this summer amid grisly killings committed by refugees and shootings by right-wing extremists. Read more »

Germany cuts $39.5 million in environmental funding to Brazil

Germany has announced plans to withdraw some €35 million (US $39.5 million) to Brazil due to the country’s lack of commitment to curbing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest shown by the ... Read more »