Germany faces huge economic slump due to coronavirus pandemic

posted in: Germany, News

The coronavirus pandemic will hit Germany’s economy harder than any other calamity in decades, according to Economy Minister Peter Altmaier. An expert told DW that projections of recovery in 2021 were “wishful thinking.” With the coronavirus pandemic unleashing a wave … Read More

Is Germany edging toward recession?

posted in: Germany, News

Fresh figures suggest that Europe’s biggest economy may be heading for a recession, as its growth slowed in the second quarter. Calls for more fiscal stimulus are growing louder, but the government sees no need for it. Western Europe hasn’t … Read More

‘Europe without Angela Merkel is possible’

posted in: European Union, News

Many EU member states did not agree with her refugee policies, others criticized her austerity stance. Brussels now regards Angela Merkel’s step-by-step withdrawal as a chance for new beginnings, says DW’s Bernd Riegert. For many observers in Brussels, the twilight of … Read More