Germany's economy at a crossroads – The next government must tackle outdated infrastructure and economic challenges.

The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes breaks down the EU's shock following President Donald Trump's inauguration and his approach to dealing with Europe. Beddoes asks whether Europe needs "to think about having a plan B in...

The optimism in Berlin is palpable amid a lawmaker vote on a 500 billion euro spending package to boost German defense and infrastructure, says KKR's Raj Agrawal. He sees more opportunities in the country and the wider bloc as Europe...

Germany's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to deepen talks on forming a new government as pressure builds on Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz to implement reforms. Merz said the parties have agreed to tighten...

"The longer it takes to shape a government, the more uncertainty will there be for Germany's role in European affairs and particular on security and defense matters." says Daniela Schwarzer, senior board member of the Bertelsmann...

"Even if they manage to make this investment, and release the debt brake, which the CDU wouldn't have considered a few years ago, it takes time before anyone can actually see the results." says Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow...

Former German Ambassador to the US Wolfgang Ischinger says the European Union "needs to get our act together," amid defense spending and migration concerns in the bloc ahead of the German election. Ischinger says Germany holding an...

In Germany, a longstanding agreement between mainstream political parties has successfully blocked the far-right from power since the end of the second world war. Ahead of the election, how strong is Germany's so-called 'firewall'?...

Commerzbank AG Chief Executive Officer Bettina Orlopp discusses the bank's performance as the German lender announced it predicts profits to decline to 2.4 billion ($2.5 billion) as it will spend about 700 million to carry out cost...

Commerzbank AG Chief Executive Officer Bettina Orlopp said she hopes a stable German government will lead to "a shift in sentiment" and more investments. Orlopp was speaking at a Bloomberg panel discussion in Frankfurt.

Ifo President Clemens Fuest discusses the institute's latest reading on German business confidence and says 2025 is set to be "another difficult year" for Europe's largest economy amid upcoming elections and uncertainty around US...

Germany is headed for months of political deadlock as voters return to the ballot box for another federal election in February.

Sudha David-Wilp, Berlin office Director at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, spoke to...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will submit to a parliamentary vote of confidence, which he intends to lose to trigger a snap election on Feb. 23. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook breaks down the situation and what to expect from Monday's vote.

Germany's Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said he's hoping to continue the 'constructive' relations with the Trump administration that Germany had in the president-elect's previous term. Kukies spoke to Bloomberg's Oliver Crook in Berlin...

Europe's largest economy is in trouble and Volkswagen is at the heart of the crisis.



The German carmaker is facing existential challenges due to mismanagement, competition from China and the rise of electric

vehicles....

Germany could suffer if the European Union slaps additional import duties on electric vehicles made in China with any protectionist move risking retaliation, according to the country's transport minister. "Germany's economy depends on...

Germany is heading for its first full-year recession since the pandemic. Europe's largest economy faces a number of long-term headwinds including a dwindling workforce, a vast reliance on China and a painful energy transition. It's an...

Siemens Healthineers CEO Bernd Montag says the firm has ring-fenced its Chinese supply chain from other regions, a move intended to shield the company's operations from escalating trade and geopolitical tensions. Speaking exclusively to...

Eddie van der Walt, Anna Edwards and Tom Mackenzie break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg Markets Today."

Clemens Fuest, president at Ifo Institute, discusses the latest reading of German business confidence with Kriti Gupta on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua."

Clemens Fuest, president at Ifo Institute, discusses the latest reading of German business confidence with Manus Cranny on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua."

CATL Europe CEO Mathias Huttenrauch says that "dialogue is super important" to improve relations between China and Germany, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets China's Premier Li Qiang. He also said he's optimistic about clean energy...

Siemens raised its outlook for a second time in fiscal 2023 after revenue and orders jumped with the company's main businesses pairing industrial products with digital solutions driving the result. The company's CEO, Roland Busch, spoke...

Clemens Fuest, president at Ifo Institute, discusses the latest reading of German business confidence on "Bloomberg Surveillance Early Edition."



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