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Trump tariffs would up US prices for German cars
Trump tariffs would up US prices for German cars

Trump tariffs would up US prices for German cars

A German car association called tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump a “provocation” that would increase prices for US consumers. The group also said any further tariffs would “directly hit the American
2 days ago
Germany: Porsche set to slash jobs by 2029
Germany: Porsche set to slash jobs by 2029

Germany: Porsche set to slash jobs by 2029

Luxury car maker Porsche has announced plans to cut almost 2,000 jobs over the next five years. German sportscar manufacturer Porsche on Thursday said it was planning to cut some 1,900 jobs at
1 week ago
Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit
Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit

Germany’s Commerzbank is upping the ante in exploring defense strategies to maintain a stand-alone strategy in the face of a potential takeover by Italy’s UniCredit. Germany’s Commerzbank is reportedly preparing staff cuts in
1 week ago
Transparency International: Corruption is a climate issue
Transparency International: Corruption is a climate issue

Transparency International: Corruption is a climate issue

Several countries, including Germany, have received their lowest score yet on the global watchdog’s “Corruption Perceptions Index.” Corruption is threatening global efforts to tackle climate change, the graft monitor Transparency International warned in a report
1 week ago
Germany: Tesla sales plunge almost 60% in January
Germany: Tesla sales plunge almost 60% in January

Germany: Tesla sales plunge almost 60% in January

Observers have linked Tesla’s troubles with CEO Elon Musk’s support for the German far right and US President Donald Trump. Tesla sales plummeted in Germany in January, according to official data, after billionaire Elon Musk threw
2 weeks ago
Panama Canal: What's at stake for China amid US threats?
Panama Canal: What's at stake for China amid US threats?

Panama Canal: What’s at stake for China amid US threats?

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “take back” control of the Panama Canal. Could Washington’s tough talk create an opening for Beijing? Washington’s new top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will travel to Panama this
3 weeks ago
Germany: 2025 economic growth forecast lowered
Germany: 2025 economic growth forecast lowered

Germany: 2025 economic growth forecast lowered

Berlin brought down its 2025 economic growth forecast from 1.1% to 0.3%. A government report cited the collapse of the government as the main reason. The German government announced on Wednesday an economic growth
3 weeks ago
Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko arrested
Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko arrested

Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko arrested

The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, prosecutors say. Austrian prosecutors on Thursday said Rene Benko, who founded the property group Sigma,
4 weeks ago
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