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September 13, 2019

Bundesbank chief slams ECB’s Draghi for ‘overshooting the mark’

The head of Germany’s Bundesbank on Friday hit out at ECB chief Mario Draghi for “overshooting the mark” with his huge stimulus package aimed at propping up the flagging eurozone economy. “Such a far-reaching package was not necessary,” Jens Weidmann…

September 13, 2019

Germany feels eurozone pressure to boost spending

Germany faced renewed pressure on Friday to boost public spending and help revive a sputtering European economy, a day after the European Central Bank warned it had reached the limit of its powers to avert recession. The economy in Europe…

September 13, 2019

Germany under fresh pressure to boost spending

Germany faced fresh pressure on Friday to boost public spending and help revive a sputtering European economy, a day after the European Central Bank warned it had reached the limit of its powers. The economy in Europe is in slowdown,…

September 12, 2019

ECB lowers growth, inflation forecasts as headwinds strengthen

The European Central Bank on Thursday lowered its growth and inflation outlook, with the bank’s chief Mario Draghi saying that a “more protracted weakness” of the single currency area is expected ahead. Economists at the Frankfurt-based institution said economic growth…

September 12, 2019

‘Sinatra of the east’ Karel Gott has acute leukaemia

Czech pop singer Karel Gott, who is hugely popular at home and in neighbouring Germany, said Thursday he was undergoing treatment for acute leukaemia just years after recovering from cancer. “I’m undergoing ambulatory treatment and hospital checks with doctors monitoring…

September 12, 2019

Merkel says can’t shield car industry from ‘revolutions’

German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Thursday to support the vital car industry through “revolutions” in climate protection and digitalisation, but warned firms must themselves develop new technologies and win back lost trust among the public. “I believe it would be…

September 12, 2019

Germany’s Merkel to open embattled Frankfurt car show

German Chancellor Angela Merkel opens the biennial IAA car show in Frankfurt to the public Thursday, addressing an auto industry on the defensive over safety and the environment. Climate protection protesters plan a rally outside the show Saturday, saying the…

September 11, 2019

Thieves again target lead work by German artist Kiefer

Thieves in search of valuable lead damaged a massive sculpture by German artist Anselm Kiefer at his Paris workshop early Wednesday, police said. A security guard scared away the two thieves around 1:30 am after they had cut through the…

September 11, 2019

Mercedes embark on ‘new mission’ in Formula E

Mercedes announced their arrival in Formula E for the 2019-20 season on Wednesday, with team chief Toto Wolff saying their “new mission” would be led by drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries. The German manufacturer has dominated Formula One…