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.
The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune ...
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Is Germany’s industrial economic model in danger?
In recent months, many have proclaimed the death of the German business model with headlines about deindustrialization. Looking back, the country has relied on engineering, high-end exports, and cheap ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind. But Donald Trump’s looming import tariffs will make that daunting task even ...
German investor morale improves ahead of election
German investor morale improved at the fastest rate in two years in February on expectations the economy will pick up under a new government after Sunday's election, although the current situation ...
German voters demand change as Europe's biggest economy stalls
Ahead of a general election on Sunday, a national debate is raging about how to revive Germany's economic fortunes.