Germany: From Export Engine to Tariff Casualty
Germany’s economy shrank more than first reported in the second quarter, as its once-mighty manufacturers struggled under the weight of US tariffs, the latest chapter...
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Friedrich Merz Becomes Chancellor—Eventually—But With Limping Authority and a Red Face
It took Friedrich Merz two tries, a parliamentary wobble, and a fair dose of political theatre, but the 69-year-old conservative finally secured the Bundestag’s blessing...
Ukraine: the collapse of the European Union
Just when European leaders thought things couldn’t get worse, Donald Trump decided to call Vladimir Putin, effectively launching peace negotiations without so much as a...
Europe’s Energy crisis: Déjà Vu
Europe is once again teetering on the edge of an energy crisis as natural gas prices hit a two-year high, proving that short-term thinking and...
Germany’s Great Decline
Germany has reached a point of no return. Business leaders are keenly aware, and the public feels the strain, yet the politicians remain curiously paralysed....
Germany’s Political Chaos: Will Europe’s Powerhouse Become Its Weak Link?
Germany is heading for early elections this February, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed with opposition MPs, setting the stage for a showdown...
Germany’s coalition on the verge of collapse, more drama for Europe
The political drama in Germany is heading toward a new act. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz called for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to face a confidence vote...
Europe’s EV Tariff Tango: Charging into a Trade War with China
The European Union voted on Friday to impose tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles imported from China, raising the prospect of a broader...
The European project in danger
Germany’s centrist leaders might want to listen to the message voters have been sending loud and clear: if they want to prevent a drift towards...