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Global tensions have convinced politicians that an economically strong and united Europe is more important than a balanced budget
Lessons learnt from its 20th century history have helped it to avoid the perils of populism
Fund managers wary of betting on potential coalitions but debt markets brace for left-leaning alliance
Prosecutors’ inquiry into anti-money laundering unit could embarrass election frontrunner Olaf Scholz
September’s elections offer a chance for a new government to abandon the shibboleths of the Merkel era
Technological tools cannot replicate the creativity and observation skills of people
Co-leader of Green party says climate neutrality should be made the new engine of prosperity
The next government will face demands to do more on climate change and economic modernisation
Figure will be added to €250m contributed by regional governments for rebuilding devastated areas
Economics minister Peter Altmaier forced to disavow paper published on ministry’s website
Data commissioner Ulrich Kelber tells authorities GDPR standards are not being met
The CDU leader, now in pole position to take over as German chancellor, wants to see a return to the orthodoxies of the pre-pandemic world
State-owned Hypo Real Estate says it is eligible for compensation from scheme funded by private banks
Ruling is setback for Angela Merkel and will force government to rewrite legislation by end of year
Forty-year-old party co-head presents candidacy as a bid for change
The investigation into corporate fraud reaches a climax with Merkel and Scholz to appear before MPs
Country lags far behind UK and US while jab strategy and technology underpinning it draw fierce criticism
Local health authorities, first line of defence in initial stage of pandemic, come under strain
Verdict from world’s largest carmaker follows stronger-than-expected recovery in sales
King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s residency becomes flashpoint in student protests in Thailand
UK joins Berlin in urging Russia to provide ‘answers’ for use of banned chemical weapon on Putin opponent
Prosecutors say 6 people were injured after an Iraqi refugee rammed several vehicles
Markus Braun and deputy finance minister Jörg Kukies had at least two interactions last year
Governments dependent on spending by overseas visitors are desperate to reopen their economies after the coronavirus lockdowns
Billionaire Thiele says he will vote for package despite misgivings over state involvement
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