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From the West Germany economic miracle of the 1950s to Daimler, Siemens and BASF, Germany has chugged its way into the new century on the back of its export economy. A beneficiary of free trade within Europe, Germany has the continent's largest economy and the fourth largest in the world.

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Complacent No More It's Time for Germany to Step Up

The days in which Germany can afford to be complacent are over. Europe's largest economy needs to finally accept that it's too big and important to simply sit on the sidelines. It needs to invest, innovate -- and above all, lead. Von Mathieu von Rohr

It's Time for Germany to Step Up - DPA

Economic Downturn Germany May Abandon Its Beloved Black Zero

Chancellor Angela Merkel is still clinging to her policy of a balanced budget, but it is becoming increasingly clear that Germany's economic downturn could soon usher in a return to deficit spending. Government ministries are already signaling a willingness to abandoned years of cautious fiscal policy. Von Christian Reiermann

Germany May Abandon Its Beloved Black Zero

The Huawei Dilemma Resistance to Chinese Mobile Provider Grows Among Conservatives

In Germany, the debate is growing in conservative political circles as to whether it should prohibit Chinese network equipment provider Huawei from helping to build the country's 5G network. But at the moment, Berlin doesn't really have any other choice. Von Melanie Amann, Martin Knobbe, Marcel Rosenbach, Michael Sauga und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

Resistance to Chinese Mobile Provider Grows Among Conservatives - Jason Lee/ REUTERS

'More Work to Do' German Economy Prepares for No-Deal Brexit

A no-deal Brexit threatens to have a major impact on the European economy. Companies have long since begun making concrete preparations for an eventuality that is looking increasingly likely. Von Tim Bartz, Dinah Deckstein, Simon Hage und Peter Müller

German Economy Prepares for No-Deal Brexit - AP

Back to the Jungle WTO Faces Existential Threat in Times of Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights squarely on the World Trade Organization in Geneva. Even its critics are worried that without the organization, the world of trade would revert to the law of the jungle. Von Martin Hesse

WTO Faces Existential Threat in Times of Trump - Xinhua / eyevine / laif

Interview with U.S. Economist Larry Summers 'The Very People Who Voted for Trump Will Suffer'

In an interview, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers discusses the escalation of trade tensions between his country, China and Europe and the harm President Trump's economic policies is likely to do to his own supporters. Von Tim Bartz

'The Very People Who Voted for Trump Will Suffer' - DPA

French Finance Minister 'Good News that Merkel Has Now Reacted'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, French Finance Minister Bruno La Maire, 49, demands that eurozone reform be pushed forward quickly. Otherwise, he fears, Europe won't be able to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Von Christian Reiermann und Peter Müller

'Good News that Merkel Has Now Reacted' - Maurice Weiss/ DER SPIEGEL

Economic Trumpism U.S. President Makes Life Tough for German Companies

Seldom has an American president exploited the country's economic power to the degree the Trump administration has. Washington appears to be attacking German companies at every opportunity. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

U.S. President Makes Life Tough for German Companies - Richard Ellis/ UPI/ Laif

Diplomatic Tensions Reception Grows Frosty for German Firms in Saudi Arabia

Following diplomatic discord between Berlin and Riyadh, contracts for German businesses in Saudi Arabia have been drying up. Is the crown prince punishing them? Von Susanne Koelbl

Reception Grows Frosty for German Firms in Saudi Arabia - Daniel Pilar / DER SPIEGEL

'The Sale of Our Identity' C&A Family Member Discusses Firm's Uncertain Future

They are one of Europe's richest families, and also extremely tight-lipped. With news of the company's potential sale, a member of the Brenninkmeijer family, which owns fashion retailer C&A, has come forward to address the rumors. Von Yasmin El-Sharif und Simone Salden

C&A Family Member Discusses Firm's Uncertain Future - Marek Vogel Fotografie 2009

The Trade Warrior Donald Trump's Attack on German Prosperity

U.S. President Donald Trump seems intent on launching a trade war. He is ignoring appeals to common sense coming from Europe and Asia, but one country stands to lose more than any other: Germany. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Donald Trump's Attack on German Prosperity - AFP

Currency Cold War Donald Trump's Dangerous Game

Despite a booming economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for a weaker dollar, a move that threatens to jeopardize Europe's fragile economic upswing. There's very little the European Central Bank can do to fight back. Von Tim Bartz und Martin Hesse

Donald Trump's Dangerous Game - T.J. Kirkpatrick/ Bloomberg/ Getty Images

A Monkey on Their Back German Carmakers Have Lost All Moral Standing

The scandal over exhaust experiments on monkeys shows just how unscrupulous Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler are when it comes to manipulating the public. Anything goes when it comes to diverting attention from the dangers inherent in diesel. Von Frank Dohmen, Veronika Hackenbroch, Simon Hage, Nils Klawitter, Hannah Knuth und Gerald Traufetter

German Carmakers Have Lost All Moral Standing - DPA

50 Percent for 5 Percent A Look at Germany's Extremely Unequal Wealth Distribution

European Central Bank statistics show that wealth distribution in Germany is extremely unequal. But a new analysis by the German Institute for Economic Research shows that the situation is even worse than initially thought. Von Florian Diekmann

A Look at Germany's Extremely Unequal Wealth Distribution - DPA

U.S. Economy Trump Tax Plan Worries Europe

Trump is hoping that his tax reform will make the United States a more attractive place to do business. Germany and the rest of Europe, though, could emerge as the losers. Von Christian Reiermann

Trump Tax Plan Worries Europe - AFP

Exploring the 'Bullshit Castle' Airbus Corruption Scandal May Lead Straight to the Top

A potentially vast corruption scandal threatens to overrun Airbus, with a Paris-based sales group suspected of having paid bribes around the world. German CEO Tom Enders is leading the clean-up effort, but documents reveal that he might not be as spotless as he claims. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Airbus Corruption Scandal May Lead Straight to the Top - DPA

Trump in Brussels 'The Germans Are Bad, Very Bad'

At a meeting with European Union leaders on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump was sharply critical of Germany. DER SPIEGEL spoke with meeting participants. Von Peter Müller

'The Germans Are Bad, Very Bad' - DPA

International Trumpquake Tentative Stirrings of a Beijing-Berlin Axis

With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening Germany and China with a trade war, Beijing and Berlin have begun searching for ways to tighten economic relations. But there is more dividing the two nations than uniting them. Von Ralf Neukirch, Gerald Traufetter und Bernhard Zand

Tentative Stirrings of a Beijing-Berlin Axis - REUTERS

Trade Tensions Donald Trump to Get a Little German Tutoring

U.S. President Donald Trump has said it is "very unfair" that Germany sells more products in the United States than vice versa. Now German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble is traveling to the U.S. with a paper obtained by DER SPIEGEL. The message: Trade surpluses aren't really a problem. Von David Böcking und Christian Reiermann

Donald Trump to Get a Little German Tutoring - Getty Images

Left Behind Germany's Race to Catch Up in the Startup World

Although it is a business powerhouse, Germany's economy is dominated by pre-internet companies. Now the country is realizing that if it wants to remain strong, it needs to create the next Google -- and reinvent the way its entrepreneurs work. Von Martin Hesse, Armin Mahler und Ann-Kathrin Nezik

Germany's Race to Catch Up in the Startup World - Florian Generotzky/DER SPIEGEL

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