Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world's third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It's one of the issues facing voters in ...
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Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election
A fiscal mechanism known as the debt brake, which strictly limits government borrowing, has become a fault line in German politics with the last government’s collapse blamed on the issue. The world’s ...
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.
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.
Bundesbank Sees Surge in Euro Counterfeits Even as Losses Shrink
The number of counterfeit euro banknotes Germany’s central bank removed from circulation last year surged sharply, though ...
Opinion
Germany’s Politik Has to Get Real in Coalition Math
It’s time for Germany to decide. The election sparked by the collapse of its so-called “traffic lights” 1 coalition is due Sunday. Even before the dramatic rupture in US-European relations, it was ...
Money blog: Britain's favourite banks revealed - and there's a new winner
Welcome back to the Money blog. New data has revealed that JP Morgan's Chase is Britain's favourite bank - overtaking ...