Germany to create fund to foil foreign takeovers after China moves
Germany to pass legislation to protect key companies from takeovers by the Chinese.
Tag: Germany
Europe’s autonomy tested in Huawei case
In a letter to German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell warned that if Germany allows Huawei or other Chinese equipment suppliers to participate in its 5G project, the US will not maintain the same level of cooperation with German security agencies.
Merkel protege warns against centralised EU
The leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats responds to Macron’s ideas.
Son contemplated Tottenham exit
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min wanted a transfer back to Germany after struggling in his debut season at the Premier League club but stayed put after a conversation with manager Mauricio Pochettino, the South Korea international has said.
Two guilty of trafficking drugs via post office
Two people are sentenced to life in prison over trafficking ten kilograms of drugs.
Cambodia very attractive to German firms: Germany
German investors and businesses are very interested in the Cambodian market, where they continue to find great support from the government, a German lawmaker said.
German economy escapes recession by a narrow margin
The German economy stalled in the final quarter of last year, escaping recession.
Germany to consult further before deciding on Huawei
Germany to decide whether to let Chinese firms participate in building 5G networks.
Siemens-Alstom deal blocked
Siemens and Alstom’s plan to create a European rail champion collapsed on Wednesday after EU regulators blocked the deal, prompting Germany and France
German consumers to be protected
German Economy Minister is seeking to protect consumers from additional costs arising from the phase-out of coal energy.
Politics, Mercenaries and Conspiracies
At the world premiere of the new political thriller ‘Blame Game’ DW’s Jochen Kürten spoke with director Philipp Leinemann about mercenaries, foreign intervention and secret CIA operations in Germany.
Germany to insulate industry from costs of culling coal
Berlin is looking to ditch cheap coal-fired power for environmental reasons.
China’s rise prompts German lawmakers to rethink
Germany is scrambling to secure its interests in Beijing.
The unravelling of Europe?
If France does indeed descend into uncertainty or even chaos, things look bleak for the EU, at a time when two other main European powers – Britain and Germany – are engaged in fighting their own internal and inner demons.
French borrowing costs surge on wage rises, tax cuts
France’s 10-year borrowing costs climbed to their highest level.
Rights defender to receive Franco-German prize
Chak Sopheap is chosen to receive this year’s Franco-German Prize for Human Rights.
Rights defender to receive Franco-German prize
Human rights defender Chak Sopheap has been chosen by Germany and France to receive this year’s Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.
Netherlands draw Germany in pick of Euro 2020 qualifying groups
The Netherlands and Germany are grouped together in qualification for the Euro 2020.
EU, Germany pledge to further fund MRC
The EU pledges to support the Mekong River Commission with about $10 million.
Germany to disburse 30m loan to improve energy access
Germany to give a 30-million euros loan to Cambodia to upgrade its electrical grid.
EU and Germany pledge to further fund MRC
Ha Long city, Vietnam – The German government and the European Union have pledged to give about $10 million to support the Mekong River Commission.
US Deutsche Bank head to leave
Deutsche Bank’s head of the Americas, Tom Patrick, is likely to leave the bank, possibly by the end of the year.
US may impose tariffs on imported cars next week
European auto stocks extended losses after a report that Trump could impose tariffs.
Libya, Germany discuss security cooperation
Libyan Interior Minister Bashagha meets with German Ambassador to Libya Owcza.
From arts aficionado to Award Winner
The much-loved Nicolaus Mesterharm is no stranger to those in the arts scene and is best known as the person behind Meta House in Phnom Penh. Nico, as he is fondly referred to, was recently awarded the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Germany will not hit 2018 growth forecast – economists
Germany’s forecast for growth of 1.8% this year is no longer achievable.
Germany grants additional demining aid
Germany has approved about $570,000 in additional aid for demining operations in the country for the remainder of the year, bringing its total contributing for 2018 to about $1.7 million.
With eye on chancellery, Merkel protege wants new era in Germany
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer promises a new chapter for Germany.
Experts call for more export training for farmers and SMEs
Boosting agricultural exports to China can only be done by improving sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards among local farmers and firms, experts concurred yesterday during a workshop organized by Germany’s GIZ.
The digitised future: How libraries are pioneering a cultural transformation
Germany is lagging behind the fast-paced digitisation happening in places like the Baltic states, with libraries in Latvia and Lithuania playing a leading role in the digital preservation of cultural heritage,
writes DW’s Sabine Peschel.
