Germany
German budget will hurt economy and public trust
The government has opted for austerity after a court ruled that its initial budgetary plans were unconstitutional
GermanyGerman spending crisis will have key implications
A constitutional court ruling against the government’s spending plans will have economic and political consequences
GermanyGerman economic downturn will likely last for longer
The latest industrial data suggest the economy will contract in the final quarter
GermanyRisk of German government collapse is growing
Germany’s spending crisis could be the toughest test of the survival of the three-party government
GermanyProspects for EU-Mercosur deal remain poor
Plans to conclude the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement this week have suffered a setback
EUGerman spending crisis will undermine confidence
Germany’s budgets for 2024 and 2025 will have to be cut following a constitutional court ruling
GermanyWinter may reduce migrant inflow into EU via Balkans
Ministers prefer more coordination to checks on Central Europe’s internal borders against illegal immigration
Eastern EuropeGermany may struggle to realise African energy goals
Germany is hosting a G20 'Compact for Africa' summit and has promised increased investment in African renewable energy
Africa