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Germany’s Political Chaos: Will Europe’s Powerhouse Become Its Weak Link?

Germany is heading for early elections this February, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed with opposition MPs, setting the stage for a showdown...

Germany’s coalition on the verge of collapse, more drama for Europe

The political drama in Germany is heading toward a new act. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz called for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to face a confidence vote...

Europe’s EV Tariff Tango: Charging into a Trade War with China

The European Union voted on Friday to impose tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles imported from China, raising the prospect of a broader...

The European project in danger

Germany’s centrist leaders might want to listen to the message voters have been sending loud and clear: if they want to prevent a drift towards...

The next crisis is coming from China and the steel industry

Shanghai trader Yu Yongzhang’s annual steel sales plummeted by over three-quarters in just a few years. China is the dominant force that has long controlled...

EU Slaps Punitive Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

The European Union will impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicles imported from China starting next month, escalating the global trade war...

Energy Policy: European Inconsistencies Unmasked

European officials are engaged in discussions to maintain gas supplies via a crucial pipeline between Russia and Ukraine as they scramble to prevent Moscow’s war...

Toward a Real Estate Crash in Germany?

Fears about US commercial real estate have shaken German banks this month, but their message was clear: Don’t worry; most of our real estate exposure...

The contagion of the US commercial real estate turmoil is spreading to Europe

Just weeks before resigning from his position as CEO of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Andreas Arndt is facing investor concerns, mainly due to loans granted by the...

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