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 Sunday's elections.
US displaced China as Germany's biggest single trading partner last year
The United States was Germany's biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power declined, official figures showed Wednesday.
China trade team visits Germany to discuss cars after election and tariff spats, threats
Discussions seen following increased vigilance on both sides toward US import tariffs by the Trump administration.
China seeks stronger cooperation with Germany and EU
China considers Germany and the European Union as a whole as strategic partners, and it wants stronger cooperation with them in the spirit of free trade and multilateralism, the Chinese foreign minister told the German chancellor on Saturday.
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EV market shakeup: VW surges as Tesla slumps in Germany; Geely overtakes BYD in China's retail sales
Volkswagen () dominated Germany's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, capturing nearly half the market and increasing its share by year-over-year, while Tesla's sales plummeted. In China, Geely unexpectedly overtook BYD in retail sales,
US displaced China as Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year
The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power
Asian shares slide on US curbs on China, euro gives up gains
Asian shares slid on Tuesday amid worries about U.S. investment curbs on China, while a run-up in the euro faded as investors wait for Germany to sort out the formation of its new government with no major surprises.
New, faster train routes connecting Britain to France and Germany might be on their way
In travel news this week: railway ambitions in Europe, China and the Middle East, the delicious foods that Sweden does better than anywhere else, plus the Mongolian nomad family who’ve become an online hit.
Fixing Germany's economy is a critical task for the country's next government
The old one, fueled by cheap natural gas from Russia and lucrative exports to China, is broken, leaving Europe's biggest economy mired in stagnation and angst about the future. Delivering that fresh growth strategy is going to be the biggest challenge for the government that takes office after a national election set for Feb.
Global equities mixed, oil drops on uncertainty about Trump moves, geopolitics
Stocks finished lower on Wall Street but edged higher in Europe on Friday amid uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump's rapid policy initiatives, including spending cuts and tariffs, and Germany's upcoming elections.
China Calls for All Stakeholders in Ukraine War to Be in Peace Process
Putin Calls China's Xi on Anniversary of Ukraine War
Putin, Xi Reaffirm Ties on Anniversary of Ukraine War
Munich Security Conference as it happened: JD Vance says he fears Europe’s ‘threat from within’
US vice-president JD Vance has said he fears Europe’s “threat from within”, more than external actors such as Russia and China, in a confrontational speech that hit out at the state of democracy on the continent.