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• Economic future depends on freedom from the US

• Moves among public banks could signal a shakeout

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Concerns shift to the political arena

The economy has turned around, but Angela Merkel faces political turbulence, says Bertrand Benoit

Economics: Future depends on freedom from the US

Reforms have paid dividends, but a crucial high-street revival is elusive, says Ralph Atkins

The environment: South-western city offers taste of green future

Hugh Williamson visits a real-life test-bed of environmentally friendly ideas

Green chancellery: Showcase of eco-awareness also highlights the problem

A plan to show how buildings can minimise their environmental footprint has not been the success that was hoped, says Bertrand Benoit

Peer Steinbrück: Avowed reformist delivers results

The finance minister stands out in the fractured ruling coalition, says Bertrand Benoit

Eastern Germany: Ebay reaps rewards of the east

The online retailer chose the location of its European headquarters for many reasons, says Hugh Williamson

Labour market: Job creation still a vital challenge

Unemployment is down, but the news is not all good, says Hugh Williamson

Arts: Concert halls target the younger listener

Patricia Naatz looks at attempts to give classical music greater appeal

Banking: Consolidation high on agenda

Moves among public banks could signal a shakeout, says Ivar Simensen

Corporate governance: Battles loom larger over ‘clubby’ boards

Company structures are more and more questioned, reports Richard Milne

Retail: Down in the supermarket at midnight

Foreign policy: Public wary of putting Bundeswehr in the line of fire

Media: Papers hold firm in face of web rivals

Law enforcement: Forensic DNA database helps crack crime

Who’s who: Bankers, chat shows and the VW Beetle


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