Latest in Tag: Germany Highlight
Latest in Tag: Germany
Sieren’s China: No fast peace in Syria
China is barely visible in the Syria conflict but Beijing’s plans are becoming increasingly important – for Germany too, says DW’s columnist Frank Sieren. China’s policy of non-intervention sounds good, but the country also has interests in Syria. It provides the most reliable access to the Mediterranean, which is important in political, military and economic …
US regulators accuse VW of using software to cheat emission tests on big-engine VW, Audi and Porsche cars
US regulators said Monday Volkswagen’s cars with larger diesel engines were also found to have violated the country’s pollution rules.
Young refugees in high demand in Germany
German companies are desperately looking for new junior staff. Apprentices are hard to find particularly in eastern Germany. Could refugees fill the gap? Sabine Kinkartz reports from Brandenburg state.
China, Germany ink biz contracts worth billions
China and Germany have signed a number of business deals despite the current slowdown of economic growth in the Asian nation. Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel supported moves towards a free trade agreement. On the fringes of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s two-day visit to China, the two nations on Thursday signed business contracts worth 18.6 …
Text book sparks row over economics in schools
A row has erupted in Germany over a school textbook that allegedly paints a “monstrous” picture of rampant business lobbying. The book was withdrawn from sale after a complaint from an employers’ association. The German Interior Ministry is facing a backlash from anti-lobby groups after it asked the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) to …
German exporters upbeat despite market volatility
German exporters are expecting another boom in their shipments abroad this year despite a number of global market uncertainties. And they don’t think WV’s pollution scandal will be much of a party pooper. Sluggish growth prospects in many parts of the world aren’t discouraging German exporters, who on Tuesday said they were expecting to ship …
Beckenbauer admits 2006 World Cup ‘mistake’ but ‘no votes bought’
German football icon Franz Beckenbauer has admitted that a mistake was made in the run-up to the 2006 World Cup. However, as the head of Germany’s successful bid for the event, he said no votes were bought. Franz Beckenbauer, who was president of the organizing committee for the 2006 World Cup, has again denied that …
The end of brown-coal power in Germany?
Germany’s economics minister and energy companies have agreed steps towards taking lignite-fired power plants off the grid. The plan is to help Germany reach its climate targets – but environmentalists say it’s ‘weak.’ Economics minister Sigmar Gabriel of the Social Democrats and energy companies RWE, Vattenfall and Mibrag have agreed that starting in October 2016, …
Zwanziger had ‘no knowledge’ that FIFA payment was dubious
A war of words between the German FA and its former president continued this weekend. The two sides have been trading allegations about alleged wrongdoing related to Germany’s successful bid to host the 2006 World Cup. Former DFB (German FA) President Theo Zwanziger hit back on Saturday at current senior German football officials who have …
Sieren’s China: No boom, no crisis
China missed its growth target of 7 percent in the last quarter. But the Chinese economic downturn is not doing any harm to the German economy, says DW’s Frank Sieren. It took us months to get used to the new times in China, but some still winced when Chinese economic data for the third quarter …
Why YouTube Red may have a tough time in Germany
Would you pay $10 a month for ad-free videos on YouTube? The video sharing giant believes some will, as it launches a new subscription plan in the US. Could YouTube Red affect ongoing legal disputes in Germany? With YouTube’s newly revealed new subscription plan – called YouTube Red -, users can pay $10 a month …
DFB denies mulling criminal complaint against Zwanziger
The German FA has denied a media report that it is considering legal action against its former president. This comes amid questions over how Germany won the right to host the 2006 World Cup. The German FA’s (DFB) vice president in charge of legal affairs, Rainer Koch, told the DPA news agency on Tuesday that …
Greenpeace outlines plans for German coal exit
Greenpeace is serious about acquiring coal mines and power plants owned by Swedish utility Vattenfall in eastern Germany. But the environmentalists don’t want to pay anything. The operations, they say, are worthless. As the third-largest energy producer in Germany, Vattenfall looks for a way out of the coal business – Greenpeace is looking for a …
Report: DFB considering legal action against former president
The allegations that illicit payments were involved in Germany winning the right to host the 2006 World Cup continue to shake the DFB. Now there is a report that it could take its former president to court. The report published in Tuesday’s edition of the Munich-based daily “SĂĽddeutsche Zeitung” cited unnamed sources at the German …
My piece of hope: Karam would trade his laptop for peace anytime
Even though his laptop is the most valuable thing Karam brought with him when he fled Syria, he would get rid of it right away to make sure his parents are safe and to enjoy life the way he did, before the war. As hundreds of thousands of refugees are entering Germany, the country is …
Major shake-up at troubled Deutsche Bank
Just ten days after warning of huge upcoming losses, Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank, has announced major organizational changes. What’s obvious right away is that investment banking is to take a hit. After write-downs translating into an estimated loss of 6.2 billion euros ($7 billion) in the third quarter, John Cryan, Deutsche’s new co-head, is …
German investors head for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s economy could be on the path to recovery as international investors rediscover the southern African country after more than 15 years of frosty relations with western capitals. A German business delegation led by the head of the German African Business Association, Christoph Kannengiesser, is visiting Zimbabwe on a three day mission beginning Monday October …
How the survival of the LP has beaten all odds
Germany celebrates Record Store Week from October 19-24. Here’s why the community of fans of LPs just keeps growing – despite the invention of the CD and music streaming. Bruno owns a collection of at least 5,000 records. The self-described “vinyl freak” wouldn’t ever want to switch to CDs. For one, the large covers of …
Developing countries balk at climate change agreement draft in Bonn
Developing nations are crying foul over the latest draft of a global climate agreement to be inked in Paris. A rift has opened between developing and developed countries on how to share the task of curbing emissions. As UN diplomats convene in the German city of Bonn on Monday, developing nations are complaining that much …
Deutsche Bank plans sweeping restructure
German lending giant Deutsche Bank has announced a top-level streamlining of its business. The beleaguered bank has been plagued by litigation amid an interest rate-rigging scandal. Scandal-ridden Deutsche Bank AG, Germany’s biggest bank, said on Sunday that it would restructure its divisions and “fundamentally change” its management apparatus in an effort to streamline business in …
Germany ready to support Turkey’s EU accession process, says Merkel
Chancellor Merkel has said Germany will support Turkey’s EU membership bid, during a visit aimed at securing Ankara’s help in stemming a migrant influx to Europe. Turkish PM Davutoglu hailed Europe’s “better approach.” Germany is ready to accelerate Turkey’s EU accession process, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday at a joint press conference with …
In Pictures: Syrian refugees’ transit in Greece
By Maydaa Abo El-Nadar Due to its geographical position, Greece is one of the countries in the middle of the Syrian refugees’ crisis. Athens is the refugees’ lifeline to reach other countries that welcome them, such as Germany. Their journey to Athens starts mainly from Turkey passing through the Greek islands including Lesvos, Chios, Samos, …
Slush fund revelation bad news for Germany, FIFA and football
Revelations that the World Cup 2006 organizing committee had a secret slush fund have rocked Germany, UEFA and FIFA – all for different reasons. DW’s Jefferson Chase discusses the fall-out of a burgeoning scandal. One indication of the sorry state of FIFA is the fact that almost everyone sees the circumstantial evidence produced by news …
Life begins at 90: ECHO Klassik honors Menahem Pressler
After 55 years at the helm of the Beaux Arts Trio, the pianist, now 91, embarked on an astonishing solo career. On Sunday, October 18, he receives the German Phono Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. “When I play, I’m never older than 50. When I teach, I’m never older than 40. Only when I have to …
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier urges Iran to work towards peace in Syria
Iran should use its influence to get the Syrian regime to discuss political transition, Berlin’s top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier told an Iranian newspaper. He gave the interview ahead of an official visit to Tehran. Germany and Iran must have a joint interest to “stop the bloodshed,” in Syria, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told “Iran,” …
Jobs for refugees: Easier said than done
In a bid to cope with the ongoing massive migrant influx to Germany, there have been growing calls for integrating asylum seekers into the country’s job market. But experts say it is a long and arduous process. At least 800,000 asylum seekers are expected to arrive in Germany this year alone, according to official estimates. …
Iran, Saudi Arabia and the new Middle East
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier is set to visit the Middle East to speak with Iran and Saudi Arabia. Both regional powers are adversaries on several issues. It’ll be a difficult trip. It’s clear where Germany’s foreign minister is going – at least geographically. First up is Tehran, then Riyadh. Far less clear is where the …
‘Climate Sail’ educates on impacts to oceans
In the lead-up to the UN climate summit in December, a boat traveling from Hamburg to Paris is educating people about the devastating effects of climate change on oceans. DW hops onboard for a stretch. It’s cold and really early in the morning when research vessel Aldebaran prepares to cast off from the harbor in …
New role for German soldiers in Mali?
It seems that German troops are soon to be sent to northern Mali. They will not take part in combat operations but will play more of a support role to Dutch peacekeepers already stationed there. It seems to be a foregone conclusion – the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, are to expand their area of …
Top European court bolsters environmental challenges in Germany
German environmental groups welcomed a European Court of Justice ruling easing restrictions on environmental challenges to major building projects. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg has ruled that German law is too restrictive in its rules for allowing citizens and environmental groups to challenge developments that have an impact on people or the …