http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:37:30 +0200 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:37:30 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/beating-the-crisis-germany-and-europe-must-defy-political-trends-a-739082.html#ref=rss Germany's economy is in good shape because it resisted the fashion of neoliberalism. Europe should show the same defiance in the face of self-serving predictions that the euro is doomed. The financial and debt crises have highlighted the need for strong governments -- and for more Europe, not less. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:44:36 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/beating-the-crisis-germany-and-europe-must-defy-political-trends-a-739082.html Germany's economy is in good shape because it resisted the fashion of neoliberalism. Europe should show the same defiance in the face of self-serving predictions that the euro is doomed. The financial and debt crises have highlighted the need for strong governments -- and for more Europe, not less. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/ship-building-or-services-booming-german-employment-masks-shrinking-industry-a-737554.html#ref=rss Last year a record 40.4 million people were employed in Germany. However, behind the strong figures lurks a worrying structural change. Industry, the traditional motor of the German economy, is seeing its importance dwindle. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:50:31 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/ship-building-or-services-booming-german-employment-masks-shrinking-industry-a-737554.html Last year a record 40.4 million people were employed in Germany. However, behind the strong figures lurks a worrying structural change. Industry, the traditional motor of the German economy, is seeing its importance dwindle.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-s-new-wirtschaftswunder-does-euro-crisis-threaten-berlin-s-economic-miracle-a-736812.html#ref=rss There seems to be a lot of unanimity in Germany about the country's economic prospects for 2011. But while a chorus of optimists in business and government circles make rosy predictions of continued growth, some worry that the euro crisis could put an end to Germany's post-crisis euphoria. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:21:13 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-s-new-wirtschaftswunder-does-euro-crisis-threaten-berlin-s-economic-miracle-a-736812.html There seems to be a lot of unanimity in Germany about the country's economic prospects for 2011. But while a chorus of optimists in business and government circles make rosy predictions of continued growth, some worry that the euro crisis could put an end to Germany's post-crisis euphoria.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-s-summit-success-g-20-offers-slight-tweak-to-global-finances-a-728765.html#ref=rss Germany succesfully managed to thwart US demands for rigid rules on trade imbalances. The G-20 also reached agreement on limiting banking risk and reforming the International Monetary Fund. But Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory was overshadowed by rumors of an impending cabinet shake-up in Berlin. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:19:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-s-summit-success-g-20-offers-slight-tweak-to-global-finances-a-728765.html Germany succesfully managed to thwart US demands for rigid rules on trade imbalances. The G-20 also reached agreement on limiting banking risk and reforming the International Monetary Fund. But Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory was overshadowed by rumors of an impending cabinet shake-up in Berlin.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-prepares-for-g-20-our-export-success-shows-how-competitive-german-products-are-a-728324.html#ref=rss In interviews given in the run-up to this week's G-20 summit in South Korea, Germany leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, are defending their country's trade surpluses and warning against currency wars. Her words are unlikely to find a warm welcome in Washington. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:25:18 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-prepares-for-g-20-our-export-success-shows-how-competitive-german-products-are-a-728324.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/losing-labor-oecd-says-germany-needs-more-immigration-a-727342.html#ref=rss The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says that Germany is facing a drastic labor shortage. The country is dead last among industrialized countries in the ratio of those entering the job market versus those leaving it. Immigration, the OECD says, might be the only hope. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:42:56 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/losing-labor-oecd-says-germany-needs-more-immigration-a-727342.html The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says that Germany is facing a drastic labor shortage. The country is dead last among industrialized countries in the ratio of those entering the job market versus those leaving it. Immigration, the OECD says, might be the only hope.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-germany-s-jobs-miracle-is-wobbly-a-725886.html#ref=rss German politicians tripped over themselves this week to announce that unemployment had sunk to an impressive low -- under 3 million. But German papers study the statistics and wonder how long the good times will last. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:32:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-germany-s-jobs-miracle-is-wobbly-a-725886.html German politicians tripped over themselves this week to announce that unemployment had sunk to an impressive low -- under 3 million. But German papers study the statistics and wonder how long the good times will last.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/shipping-boom-hamburg-s-port-sees-fruits-of-german-upturn-a-720267.html#ref=rss The economic crisis turned Hamburg's port into a ghost town. Now that things are picking up, the container terminals at Germany's most important shipping hub are buzzing with life again. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:18:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/shipping-boom-hamburg-s-port-sees-fruits-of-german-upturn-a-720267.html The economic crisis turned Hamburg's port into a ghost town. Now that things are picking up, the container terminals at Germany's most important shipping hub are buzzing with life again.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-germany-has-done-everything-right-on-the-economy-a-713694.html#ref=rss A soaring budget deficit on the one hand, the strongest growth in years on the other: The news on the German economy is both good and bad. On the whole, commentators say, the politicians seem to have got things right. There are still tough times ahead, however. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:07:43 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-germany-has-done-everything-right-on-the-economy-a-713694.html A soaring budget deficit on the one hand, the strongest growth in years on the other: The news on the German economy is both good and bad. On the whole, commentators say, the politicians seem to have got things right. There are still tough times ahead, however.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/gdp-surges-2-2-percent-greatest-economic-boom-since-german-reunification-a-711679.html#ref=rss Germany just posted its strongest quarter of economic growth since reunification in 1990. During the second quarter, an exports boom, increased consumption and government stimulus helped the country chalk up growth of 2.2 percent. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:14:53 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/gdp-surges-2-2-percent-greatest-economic-boom-since-german-reunification-a-711679.html Germany just posted its strongest quarter of economic growth since reunification in 1990. During the second quarter, an exports boom, increased consumption and government stimulus helped the country chalk up growth of 2.2 percent.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/a-keynesian-success-story-germany-s-new-economic-miracle-a-707231.html#ref=rss During the worst of the global financial meltdown, Berlin pumped tens of billions of euros into the economy and spent hundreds of billions propping up German banks. Now, the country is reaping the benefits as Germany is once again Europe's economic motor. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/a-keynesian-success-story-germany-s-new-economic-miracle-a-707231.html During the worst of the global financial meltdown, Berlin pumped tens of billions of euros into the economy and spent hundreds of billions propping up German banks. Now, the country is reaping the benefits as Germany is once again Europe's economic motor. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/export-optimism-financial-fear-bank-balance-sheets-could-torpedo-recovery-a-704663.html#ref=rss Germany's economy is booming thanks to a rapid recovery of global exports. But Europe isn't out of the woods yet. Few know exactly what nasty surprises might be lurking on bank balance sheets across the Continent -- and stress tests might not be enough to reveal them. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:54:26 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/export-optimism-financial-fear-bank-balance-sheets-could-torpedo-recovery-a-704663.html Germany's economy is booming thanks to a rapid recovery of global exports. But Europe isn't out of the woods yet. Few know exactly what nasty surprises might be lurking on bank balance sheets across the Continent -- and stress tests might not be enough to reveal them.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/prospering-at-the-expense-of-others-germany-s-export-boom-has-trade-partners-stewing-a-703617.html#ref=rss The German economy is rapidly improving, with many manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand. But not all are happy with the country's recovery. Many say that Germany's export gains are coming at the expense of its trading partners. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:44:48 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/prospering-at-the-expense-of-others-germany-s-export-boom-has-trade-partners-stewing-a-703617.html The German economy is rapidly improving, with many manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand. But not all are happy with the country's recovery. Many say that Germany's export gains are coming at the expense of its trading partners.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/2010-outlook-german-economy-in-mini-boom-but-new-clouds-gathering-a-669479.html#ref=rss The German economy could recover more strongly in 2010 than many economists have been predicting, because growth is being boosted by the improving global situation and the government's stimulus package. But that doesn't mean the crisis is over -- risks loom from the second half of 2010. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:11:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/2010-outlook-german-economy-in-mini-boom-but-new-clouds-gathering-a-669479.html The German economy could recover more strongly in 2010 than many economists have been predicting, because growth is being boosted by the improving global situation and the government's stimulus package. But that doesn't mean the crisis is over -- risks loom from the second half of 2010.]]>