Economy
A majority of people in Germany are skeptical about proposals to increase value-added tax (VAT) in order to finance reductions in income tax, according to a recent survey conducted by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). The study presented respondents with a hypothetical reform in which......
France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Lithuania have jointly called for stronger European Union action against China’s trade practices, intensifying pressure on Brussels to adopt tougher tools to protect European industry. The coordinated stance adds momentum to a broader policy shift under......
Western carmakers are increasingly using factories in China as global export platforms, shipping electric and hybrid vehicles back to Europe and other international markets. The shift reflects a deeper integration between global automotive giants and China’s industrial base, even as European policymakers......
Residential construction in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in 13 years, reflecting a sharp slowdown in the country’s housing sector amid rising costs and higher interest rates. According to national statistics, the number of completed residential units dropped by 18% in 2025, reaching......
Employees of Commerzbank demonstrated in Germany on Wednesday to oppose the takeover attempt launched by the Italian banking group UniCredit. The protest took place ahead of Commerzbank’s annual shareholders’ meeting and highlighted growing concerns among workers about the future of the lender. Dozens......
German battery manufacturer Varta AG has announced plans to eliminate around 350 jobs following the loss of a key customer. The decision also includes the gradual end of production of button cells at its site in Noerdlingen, located in southern Germany. According to company representatives, the affected......
Global financial markets recovered from steep early losses on Monday after reports emerged suggesting the United States could temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports during ongoing diplomatic talks. The late session reversal helped calm investors rattled by escalating tensions between Washington......
European equity markets fell on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and renewed inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment, with energy prices remaining elevated due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The downturn extended a broader global risk-off move,......
A sharp global selloff in government bonds intensified Monday as persistent conflict between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and forced investors to reassess expectations for interest rates across major economies. Surging energy costs and accelerating inflation have fueled concerns......
The president of Germany’s central bank, Joachim Nagel, said global central banks could take stronger measures to calm financial markets and restore investor confidence amid growing economic uncertainty. Speaking before a meeting of finance ministers and central bank officials from the Group of......
Germany’s economy is expected to face increased pressure during the second quarter of the year as the impact of tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran affects global markets and business confidence. According to statements from the German economy ministry, rising prices, supply chain disruptions,......
German property prices continued their gradual recovery during the first quarter of 2026, with overall real estate values increasing by 2.2% compared to the same period last year, according to banking sector data. The latest figures suggest that Germany’s real estate market is stabilizing after......
Germany is facing increasing financial pressure after the country’s council of tax experts lowered its forecast for tax revenues between 2026 and 2030. The revised estimates are expected to place additional strain on the federal budget at a time when the government is already dealing with slower......
