Keyword "Germany economy" - List of latest news (73 results)

18/04 Main inspection: High costs: Because of such little things, cars fall through the TÜV

Cleanliness and age only play a subordinate role in test companies such as TÜV when it comes to the badge. What you should pay attention to instead.

10/04 Major European bank in bid to boost economy by swapping cars with tanks

The banking giant said military manufacturing could be the key to kickstarting better financial results.

09/04 German parties to form new coalition government as country nearing 'recession'

The deal comes five weeks after Germany's national election and Friedrich Merz is set to become German Chancellor in May.

08/04 Tips from the professional: Ten things that you should never say about your colleagues

One of the biggest job enthusiasts? Colleagues. Naggers, know -it -all, dridgeberger - it's not always easy. Nevertheless, you should think carefully about how to talk to them.

15/03 Rally in the Euro -markets after the historic German agreement

The agreement paves the way for Germany's fiscal shift after decades of austerity and therefore to stimulate European defense.

05/03 What 8 investment houses say for German Bazouka - Game Changer for Europe

For a historic moment and one of the most important changes in the aftermath, analysts from the largest investment firms speak, as the first estimates raise the amount of the German budgetary package to 1 trillion. euro. Germany takes on the role it had to play for years, analysts say.

31/01 Germany economic meltdown as major bank's profits collapse

The earnings crash is likely to lead to massive redundancies, which could affect the bank's UK employees.

30/12 EU humiliated as Germany told to 'copy Brexit Britain' to save economy

Germany's economy is struggling and an expert has said it could take some tips from Britain.

25/12 Car rental: Hertz wants to get rid of Teslas - and asks whether tenants want to keep the cars

Three years ago, Hertz wanted to buy 100,000 Teslas. Nowadays people want to get rid of the cars at any price. Anyone who rents a Model 3 sometimes receives an offer to buy it straight away.

28/11 Shocking decision! 11 thousand workers will be laid off

Germany's steel giant Thyssenkrupp plans to lay off 11 thousand workers and close a factory in North Rhine-Westphalia by 2030 due to problems in the sector.

22/11 Merkel explained why she did not stop the construction of Nord Streams

Merkel confirmed her commitment to the construction of the gas pipeline and noted that obtaining cheap gas for the German economy was one of her main goals

13/11 General inspection: High costs: Because of these little things, cars fail the TÜV

For testing companies like TÜV, cleanliness and age only play a minor role when it comes to the sticker. What you should pay attention to instead.

05/11 New scandal surrounding Vonovia: New smoke detectors spy on tenants – and they have to pay for it

The housing group Vonovia wants to install new smoke detectors. They don't just offer advantages. But tenants have no other choice: those who refuse will be sued.

29/10 Germany panic as Trump surges in polls - win 'could knock billions of economy'

Worries about an impending trade war between the US and the EU should Donald Trump win the upcoming election are growing.

24/10 The German automobile industry is shaken, Volkswagen is in crisis

Last year China exported more cars than Germany for the first time.

11/10 Eurozone on the brink as Germany braces for crushing double recession blow

Germany, the European Union's largest economy, is the only G7 economy to decline in 2024.

10/09 German inflation rate dips to lowest level in more than three years

The news raises hopes for another rate cut from the European Central Bank, with the policy committee set to meet this Thursday.

08/09 Greece and Germany: From anger to economic potential

Germany is the official guest country at the 2024 Thessaloniki International Fair this weekend. It's a major change from a few years back when the two countries were at loggerheads during Greece's sovereign debt crisis.

05/09 Is VW the tip of the iceberg? Germany's superpower image is crumbling

Volkswagen's announcement that it plans to close two of its factories in Germany for the first time in its nearly 90-year history is a symbolic moment not only for the company that gave us the Scarab, but for Germany as a whole.

18/08 Germany freezes military aid for Ukraine leaving Kyiv facing air strikes

The German Defence Minister had drawn up a wish list for €4 billion (£3.4 billion) in additional military supplies to Ukraine, but was told there was no money to spare.

27/07 After the ZF job shock: Saar-FDP misses commitment to the automotive location

The Saar-FDP speaks of a “bleeding of Saarland as an industrial location”. Your criticism: The SPD state government is watching idly.

27/06 Sick man of Europe Germany teeters on the edge after inflation creeps up

Germans' hopes to see a swift economic recovery have been once again dampened by the latest inflation data.

17/06 Germany, Italy, United Kingdom: which are the European countries that spent the most on tourism in 2023?

The United Nations World Tourism Organization has released the rankings of the countries that spent the most on tourism and the most visited destinations in 2023 View on euronews

10/06 These European countries spend the most on tourism in 2023

The UN World Tourism Organization has tracked which countries spend the most on tourism, earn the most and the most visited destinations last year.

07/05 Photovoltaic: Battle for survival of producers in Germany – China sweeps

A "wave" of Chinese panels is now arriving in Europe at prices lower than the domestic market, threatening the viability of producers.

07/05 Germany: "Blankets" of economic weakness in Europe

Germany's economic weakness is sending shivers through neighboring countries, with some economists calling for immediate action in Europe's biggest economy to stop sluggishness spreading across the bloc.

01/05 'Lazy' Germans 'must work harder' as Eurozone's biggest economy in turmoil

Germany's reputation for hard work is being questioned as lower average working hours and increased sick leave spark concerns about the nation's economy.

27/04 Bloomberg reported on the German economy showing “signs of life”

In 2023, the German economy shrank by 0.3%. There was a noticeable recovery in the service sector at the beginning of this year, but industry has not yet recovered growth. Because of this, an overall increase in indicators is not guaranteed, experts say

24/04 The US is preparing to hit back at China's glut of cheap solar panels by targeting its allies

US solar companies accused Chinese firms in Southeast Asia of dumping cheap solar panels on the market. They want Biden to take action.

16/04 Germany's Scholz rules out decoupling from China

The three-day visit of Germany's leader to China comes after Beijing slammed the EU as “reckless” following investigations into whether state subsidies are giving Chinese companies an unfair advantage.

03/04 The "paralysis" of Germany is an opportunity for the European South

The Eurozone hinges on the future of the German economy, which shows no signs of recovery. But the countries of the South may benefit from the situation.

28/03 Olaf Scholz facing fresh crisis as German economy in freefall

The German Chancellor is under pressure after experts slashed growth forecasts for the world's third largest economy.

27/03 Germany: "Green" experiment of 23 billion euros with uncertain results

Europe's largest economy is running a €23 billion experiment to reach a zero energy footprint by 2045 without destroying its energy-intensive industrial base.

23/03 The domino effect begins due to the slowdown of the electric car: thousands of Bosch workers protest to avoid being fired in Germany

A small plane crosses the sky over Stuttgart with a message on a banner hanging from its tail: "Bosch workers fight for their jobs." On the ground there is a...

05/03 German economy set for catastrophe if Donald Trump wins

Donald Trump's threat of a trade war with China could have dire consequences for Germany.

23/02 IHK survey in Saarland: Bad mood in the Saar economy

Saarbrücken (Saarland) – The bad mood in the Saar economy continues. Only six percent of companies expect better business.

22/02 Germany branded 'the sick man of Europe again' as country sinks into recession

Germany is now in a technical recession, according to the country's national bank, sparking fears for the entire Eurozone as its largest economy teeters on the brink.

22/02 Eurozone services rebound as manufacturing continues to contract

The economic fortunes of the Eurozone's two titans diverge: Germany faces challenges and continues to be under pressure, while France demonstrates signs of recovery.

19/02 After Japan-Germany, now there is an economic stampede in China, companies are running away... India has a chance to catch it!

There has been a big decline in China's foreign direct investment (FDI). The amount of FDI that has come into the country in the last year 2023 is the lowest since 1993. On the other hand, Japan has recently lost the title of third largest economy.

16/02 Germany to ‘become poorer’ as 'embarrassing and dangerous' recession sets in

An expert warned there is "clear alarm in Europe" as Brussels fears that Germany could leave the entire Eurozone lagging behind.

15/02 Germany climbs up rankings of world's largest economies despite financial woes

The country leapfrogged Japan which saw its economy contract in the last quarter of 2023 leading to it falling behind the Europeans into fourth.

15/02 Recession doom torn apart as UK on track to grow more than France and Germany

Britain's resilience displayed in the growth projections offers a glimmer of hope, challenging the initial doom surrounding the UK's economic outlook.

15/02 Japan goes into recession, Germany rises to become the third largest economy in the world

Official Japanese economic data shows that the country has slipped into a technical recession and is now behind Germany as the world's fourth-largest economy.

13/02 A German bank says it's preparing for the worst property crisis since '08 as commercial real estate distress spreads

German firm Deutsche Pfandbriefbank took steep losses on its loans in 2023, and it's bracing for an ongoing downturn in real estate.

13/02 Tell us whether you think Germany will follow the UK and leave the EU

Germany is grappling with renewed calls for a potential "Dexit" from the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Do you believe the country will embark on a path toward EU departure, mirroring the UK's historic Brexit decision?

13/02 Germany's exit from EU would 'ruin' economy as calls for Dexit grow

The ongoing debate surrounding "Dexit" is expected to intensify in the coming months, as political leaders and citizens grapple with the implications of a potential shift away from the European Union at the June European Parliament elections.

10/02 German economy 'excruciatingly vulnerable' as country's growth lags behind UK

Germany's reliance on the US, Russia and China has left it in a difficult situation, experts say.

07/02 European Union in trouble as France and Germany's growth forecasts plummet

The European Union faces heightened concerns as the OECD revises down growth forecasts for France and Germany, signalling potential headwinds for the broader eurozone in 2024.

03/02 Germany's 'sick' economy threatens Europe with new financial crisis

Germany is struggling with a lack of growth and growing discontent in the population, fuelling concerns about the financial repercussions for the whole continent.

03/02 Germany: 1 billion euros for raw materials – France, Italy and the example of Japan

The German government is launching investments in raw materials worth 1 billion euros in its effort to reduce its dependence on third countries.

31/01 Hammerblow for Germany as dire figures confirm economic slump

Compared with the previous quarter, there was a "marked decline", especially in the construction sector, the official figures indicate.

31/01 Germany: The economy enters a seven-year crisis

The press on the slide of the German economy into recession, the necessary supply of the Ukrainian army and the strike against the American base in Jordan.

20/01 Minister Lindner: “Germany is not the sick man of Europe, it needs coffee”

Germany was called the “sick man of Europe” more than once last year due to problems in the economy. The Minister of Finance noted that the country needs “coffee” in the form of reforms, and the situation will improve

18/01 In Germany there is now not only the AfD, but also a couple of promising populist parties. And support for the ruling coalition is falling. How will it all end?

On January 8, a nationwide protest by German farmers began. They oppose the German government's planned austerity measures in the agricultural sector (the measures are related to the budget crisis in the country).

17/01 Eurozone nightmare as country goes from bloc's powerhouse to sick man of Europe

EXCLUSIVE: The UK has a more resilient economy than Germany because it is more diversified, an expert claimed in a warning over Berlin's two-year recession.

04/01 Four things that could make or break the EU in 2024 from the budget to migrants

In the face of these multifaceted challenges, the European Union finds itself at a pivotal juncture this year.

03/01 Europe's strongest economy under threat from 'sick man of EU' Germany

The strength of the Swiss franc against the euro and the dollar has reached unprecedented levels, reaching a new record at the end of December.

02/01 'Sluggish EU near to self-destruction' as UK economy closes in on Germany's

Compared to some top EU countries, the UK's economy is keeping its head above water - but economic indicators paint a mixed image of the coming 12 months.

02/01 2024 German economic outlook: Heading for a sputter

The German economy may see a little growth this year, but so far everything is pointing to a lackluster year. Export champions or not, dynamic developments like in the past seem far out of reach.

18/12 Thousands of German restaurants may go under when VAT rises

"12,000 companies will not survive. They will either give up or go into insolvency," Ingrid Hartges of DEHOGA, the hotel and restaurant body, said.

18/12 German businesses feel gloomier about the next six months

Businesses across Germany have grown more pessimistic about the economic situation for the next six months.

09/12 One of EU's wealthiest nation see happiness plummeting in new survey

Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the European Union, a new survey showed this country was among the worst-performing in its yearly happiness ranking.

05/12 Bad news for Brussels as Germany's £51bn economic hole threatens entire EU bloc

German officials have also issued warnings concerning the implications of the Constitutional Court ruling on the EU budget.

20/11 Germany facing double-dip recession as economy expected to plummet again

Germany experienced economic growth only once this year, and indicators for the final three months of the year have generally been worse than expected.

20/11 EU budget at risk as German economy on its knees after £52 billion hole

A government's plan to repurpose the sum left over from an emergency COVID-19 fund to finance its climate agenda was deemed by the court unconstitutional.

19/11 Germany's construction industry is collapsing

The construction of 400,000 new homes each year was committed two years ago, before Olaf Solz took over as chancellor. Today, however, the German construction industry not only appears to be collapsing, but is also putting severe pressure on the entire economy.

09/11 Germany scrambles to recover from economic doom as experts warn of more chaos

The German economy, already grappling with soaring energy costs and high interest rates for industries following Russia's war in Ukraine, is expected to further contract this year.

08/11 Economists warn: Germany is at risk of collapse

The annual report from the five economists is devastating. If something doesn't change quickly, Germany will face major losses in prosperity.

23/09 Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?

The loss of cheap gas from Russia played a part, but decisions in the boom years are now being questioned. View on euronews

08/08 Inside Germany's slipping economy as two million now rely on foodbanks

When Germany's economy faces difficulties, it can set off a series of problems that spread to neighbouring countries impacting trade, investment and employment.

07/08 Germany: Factory output plunges amid economic gloom

German industrial output has dropped significantly, with the country's economy ministry warning that, amid a pessimistic outlook, there are no noticable signs of light at the end of the tunnel.

25/05 WATCH | Germany suffers first recession since Covid-19 | Business

Germany suffered its first recession since the start of pandemic, extinguishing hopes that Europe’s top economy could escape such a fate after the war in Ukraine sent energy prices soaring.

16/04 Germany's nuclear shutdowns sparks fears for EU's biggest economy

The shutdown of the reactors Emsland, Neckarwestheim II and Isar II, agreed to more than a decade ago, is being watched closely abroad.