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Germany’s Economic Outlook Lowers Down
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The German Council of Economic Experts (SVR), an advisory panel made up of academic economists, has revised its projection for Germany’s economic expansion in 2025, downgrading it from a modest 0.4 percent to a standstill at 0 percent....
German Business Sentiment Witnesses Increase in May
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s business sentiment index experienced an increase in May, climbing from 86.9 to 87.5 points compared to the previous month. This marks the highest level the indicator has reached since June 2024, according to the Munich-based Ifo...
GfK Reports Germany’s Consumer Confidence Expected to Edge Up
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May 27, 2025
(MENAFN) GfK, market research company, reported on Tuesday that consumer sentiment in Germany is expected to show slight improvement in June, although overall confidence levels remain subdued due to persistent domestic and global economic...
Germany Criticizes Israeli Gunfire Near Diplomats
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has issued a forceful rebuke against Israel following an incident in which a convoy of international diplomats came under gunfire while visiting the Jenin refugee camp, located in the West Bank. The episode, which took place on...
German Chancellor Says Ukraine War Won’t End Quickly
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Wednesday that there is presently "no signs" suggesting a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. This remark came following a recent phone conversation between U.S. Leader Donald Trump and...
Germany Revises Economic Forecast to Zero Growth for 2025
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Key economic advisors in Germany have revised their 2025 growth forecast down to zero from an earlier projection of 0.4 percent, according to a report released Wednesday. The report from the German Council of Economic Experts sheds light...
Japan Falls Behind Germany with USD3.7T in Net Assets
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May 27, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in 34 years, Japan has been dethroned as the world’s largest creditor nation, slipping behind Germany despite reaching record levels in its net foreign assets, a news agency reported Tuesday. According to data from...
Europe Regenerative Agriculture Practices Analysis and Forecast Report 2024-2025 & 2034: Opportunities in the Expansion of Carbon Markets - Focus on Germany, France, UK, Italy - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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May 27, 2025
The "Europe Regenerative Agriculture Practices Market: Focus on Application, Types of Practice, and Country - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe regenerative agriculture...
German Police Says Border Crackdown Can Last for Short Time
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's recent intensification of border enforcement can only be maintained for "a few more weeks," according to the national police union. The organization has raised concerns over the growing burden on law enforcement personnel who...
Germany Arrests Five Members of Far-Right Group
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) In a large-scale operation spanning multiple cities, German law enforcement detained five individuals suspected of being affiliated with a far-right extremist organization known as “Last Wave of Defense,” federal prosecutors announced on...
German reporter states ‘EU sanctions against me a signal to all Europeans’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) German journalist and blogger Thomas Roeper has criticized the European Union for imposing personal sanctions against him, warning that the move sets a dangerous precedent that could threaten the rights of all EU citizens. In an interview...
Germany pledges fresh EU sanctions following Putin-Trump phone call
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has voiced support for a new round of European Union sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, following a recent phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Berlin is urging...
German police states country`s border crackdown can merely survive ‘a few more weeks’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recent tightening of border controls to curb asylum seekers may only be enforceable for a limited time, according to the country’s police union. The warning comes just two weeks after the government implemented stricter measures...
Germany Endorses New EU Sanctions on Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has announced its backing of new European Union sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, a development that followed a recent telephone discussion between United States Leader Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin....
Germany Sees Over 84,000 Politically Driven Crimes in 2024
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany witnessed over 84,000 politically driven crimes in 2024, marking a 40% increase from the previous year and the highest figure since records began in 2001, according to the Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) annual report...
SPD Lawmakers Push for End to German Arms Sales to Israel
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, several members of Germany’s co-governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) urged the government to stop sending weapons to Israel, condemning the nation’s harsh military operations in the Gaza Strip. Adis Ahmetovic, the SPD’s...
Saxony Leader Urges Talks on Germany's Russia Policy
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Michael Kretschmer, the premier of Saxony in eastern Germany, has urged the federal government to take a more “positive approach” toward Russia. This strategy, he proposed, should involve efforts to restore the Nord Stream gas pipelines....
Ex-German chancellor warns Europe will be ‘destroyed’
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned that stricter national immigration and border policies could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Her remarks came during an appearance at the Southwestern Press Forum in...
Study indicates Trump’s tariff threat possibly to cost Germany USD215 billion
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany could suffer economic losses of up to €200 billion by the end of 2028 if former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on EU goods are implemented and maintained throughout his potential second term, according to a...
Media reports German e-mobility association declares bankruptcy
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The German Federal eMobility Association (BEM), which represents around 450 companies involved in electric vehicle production, has filed for bankruptcy, Die Welt reported on Sunday, citing court documents. The group includes global...