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The German Economy: Is there a silver lining on the horizon? (opens the original)
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After several difficult years, the German economy has regained its footing. Leading economic research institutes now expect the economy to grow by 1.3% in 2026 and by 1.1% next year. That is significantly more than was forecast back in the spring. As to the reasons behind this, economists have pointed first and foremost to the global economy. Despite the war in the Persian Gulf, they say, the economy is proving surprisingly robust. "This is benefiting the German export sector, and underlying thi
Germany's oldest party, the center-left SPD, is rethinking its course after its surprise election success (opens the original)
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Following state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, two of Germany's 16 federal states, the mood within the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) is oscillating between relief and frustration, confidence and bewilderment. "The SPD is clearly capable of winning more than 30% of the vote," party co-leader Lars Klingbeil said jubilantly in Berlin. "This result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is an encouragement for the entire Social Democratic movement." As Klingbeil put it,
Drivers in Germany fume over soaring fuel prices (opens the original)
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Gas stations in Germany are only allowed to raise their fuel prices once a day, at 12 noon. In Berlin, on the morning of September 15, E10 gasoline cost about €2.25 ($2.60) per liter and diesel about €2.37. At noon, prices rose by about €0.20 per liter. The highest prices were recorded at a highway gas station in southern Berlin, where Super Plus cost €3.03 per liter. Drivers are angry. While it's possible to use public transportation in large cities, residents of rural areas have hardly any rea
High fuel prices challenge the German government (opens the original)
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Gas stations in Germany are only allowed to raise their fuel prices once a day, at 12 noon. In Berlin, on the morning of September 15, E10 gasoline cost about €2.25 ($2.60) per liter and diesel about €2.37. At noon, prices rose by about €0.20 per liter. The highest prices were recorded at a highway gas station in southern Berlin, where Super Plus cost €3.03 per liter. Drivers are angry. While it's possible to use public transportation in large cities, residents of rural areas have hardly any rea
East German leader styles self as one-woman bulwark to AfD (opens the original)
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The late-summer warmth is lingering in the countryside of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Lavender-infused cocktails and savory onion cakes are being served on the spacious terrace of Hasenwinkel Castle, an old country house turned conference hotel not far from the Baltic coast. The largest business association in this northeastern German state has invited members and guests from the political world to a convivial gathering. State Premier Manuela Schwesig, of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is
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