German Central Bank Loss Points to More Economic Woes for Germany

The central bank’s president said it was “not possible to rule out” a third year of no economic growth.

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What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

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Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.

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Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

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Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.

German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots.

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Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.

Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending.

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Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit.

The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it could mean losing their refugee status.

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Christmas Market Attack in Germany Stirs Political Sniping

After an assailant driving an S.U.V. killed five people, calls for solidarity have quickly given way to criticism by rival lawmakers, ahead of snap elections set for February.

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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

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Volkswagen Unions Begin Short Strikes and Threaten More

Workers at nine of the automaker’s German factories walked off their jobs for several hours, and warned they would escalate the action if their demands went unmet.

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