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New model Mercedes is make or break for Daimler

The German carmaker drove the next version of its flagship Mercedes off the forecourt …

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Evonik’s fundamental strengths come at a full price

The listing of the speciality chemicals company marks the largest German IPO since 2007. …

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German push to green power is brave but risky

Europe’s industrial leader wants to wean itself off nuclear power and fossil fuels, so …

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German eurosceptics strong enough to nudge Merkel

A new anti-euro party is unlikely to make it into parliament in the 2013 …

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German minimum wage talk mostly symbolic for now

The country is one of the few in the EU without a minimum wage. …

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Benefits of German 2003 big bang are overstated

Germany started liberalising its labour market 10 years ago. That brought some welcome results, …

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VW’s mega-profit hides risky governance weak spot

The carmaker’s 25 bln euros of pre-tax earnings are the highest ever for a …

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Market dislike of Axel Springer is over the top

The German media group spooked shareholders with news that the restructuring of its print …

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German pay hikes good news for Europe if moderate

Wages are rising, within reason. Unions are not in a bellicose mood, and stick …

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German banking game riskier with go to jail card

Negligent bankers could end up behind bars in Germany if a proposed bill passes. …

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