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Germany offers unlimited help to keep coronavirus-battered economy afloat

There is no upper limit to the total aid that could be provided to affected companies.

March 13, 2020 2:00 pm CET

France triggers emergency measures to stop spread of coronavirus

The finance ministry said it would coordinate with G7 and eurozone countries on action to support the economy.

March 2, 2020 2:36 pm CET

Hamburg vote offers boost for beleaguered SPD

Despite national troubles, the center-left party is poised to hold on to power in German port city.

February 22, 2020 2:30 am CET

Olaf Scholz

DREAMER #8 — GERMANY

December 2, 2019 8:30 pm CET

German coalition in doubt after shock SPD vote

Merkel’s junior partner picks leaders who want big changes.

November 30, 2019 6:36 pm CET

Europe’s investment bank sets pace on fossil fuel lending

The EIB pledge to end support for fossil fuel investments by 2021 sets a path for other multilateral lenders.

November 15, 2019 4:16 pm CET

Oettinger: Germany risks losing EU clout if governing coalition collapses

The commissioner urged the Social Democrats not to exit the alliance with Merkel’s Christian Democrats.

November 4, 2019 5:50 pm CET

Future of Germany’s GroKo uncertain after SPD vote

Opponents of governing coalition make it to second round of center-left leadership contest.

October 26, 2019 7:34 pm CET

Germany’s GroKo on the brink once more

Social Democrats pick new leadership, which could spell the end of the grand coalition.

October 25, 2019 4:30 am CET

France and Germany pledge to fight Facebook’s Libra

The two countries say they’ll fight the tech giant’s attempt to ‘claim monetary power.’

September 13, 2019 6:25 pm CET

EU airline tax could help fight climate change, says German finance minister

A fuel tax triggered violent anti-government Yellow Jacket protests in France.

September 13, 2019 9:02 am CET

It’s the economy, Dummkopf! German slowdown spells trouble

The shrinking German economy suggests the Midas touch of its longtime leader is fading.

August 23, 2019 4:00 am CET
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Olaf Scholz to run for German SPD leadership: reports

Finance minister has been strong advocate of coalition with Angela Merkel.

August 16, 2019 1:11 pm CET

US urges Germany to reconsider Persian Gulf mission

Berlin’s foreign minister expressed concern about provoking military escalation with Iran.

July 31, 2019 7:26 pm CET

German SPD in crisis as leader Nahles quits

Boss of Merkel’s coalition partner says she does not have enough support within the party.

June 2, 2019 10:38 am CET

How Europe’s biggest media company infiltrated the EU

How Bertelsmann mixes business, philanthropy and Continental politics.

May 22, 2019 7:33 pm CET

Berlin prepares for life after Merkel

Clock ticking on chancellor’s tenure as successor waits in the wings.

March 6, 2019 4:00 am CET

Berlin open to majority voting on EU taxes: report

The German finance minister’s reversal marks a sea-change in Germany’s position toward EU taxation.

February 23, 2019 2:39 pm CET

Paris, Berlin to propose new tech tax to save face

New proposal effectively kills European Commission’s proposed ‘digital services tax.’

December 4, 2018 7:30 am CET

German air force: No evidence sabotage behind Merkel’s plane woes

Chancellor forced to miss beginning of G20 summit in Argentina after her plane breaks down en route.

November 30, 2018 12:47 pm CET
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Trump on Ukraine: ‘Let’s get Angela involved!’

Also making headlines: France’s Yellow Jacket row continues and Brexit pain in Britain.

November 29, 2018 9:10 am CET

France and Germany eye eurozone budget by 2021

Bruno Le Maire and Olaf Scholz set out their plans to ‘promote greater convergence.’

November 19, 2018 5:25 pm CET

Paris gives ground to garner support for digital tax

Paris’ concession comes amid continued resistance from Berlin.

November 6, 2018 2:34 pm CET

Italy tells Commission it won’t revise budget plan

Rome admits chosen path ‘isn’t in line with EU rules.’

October 22, 2018 3:55 pm CET
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