Brussels pushes for Druzhba pipeline inspection in Ukraine
Oil flows halted and accusations rising between Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia.
Oil prices threaten US president Trump's war with Iran
An oil price at $120 per barrel is problematic for Donald Trump. As soon as the price reaches that level again, the US president w…
Germany left behind in nuclear power
In Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled a major shift back towards nuclear energy in Europe. German…
The fall of an industrial giant – what Volkswagen’s crisis reveals about Germany’s economy
For decades, Germany’s industrial sector was regarded as the unshakeable foundation of the European economy. That model is now beg…
War clouds outlook for investors in Dubai’s property market
Record sales, luxury penthouses worth millions and a reputation as a safe haven: Dubai has built an image of stability outside Eur…
US and Israeli strikes on Iran could harm Europe – and benefit Russia
Gas prices in Europe have doubled, and another wave of migration may follow. If the conflict spreads, the continent could face sev…
Iran war hits global supply chains
Air strikes on Iran and the response of the mullah regime are disrupting transport routes around the Persian Gulf, a region vital …
Climate lawsuit against Mercedes and BMW
In a civil action against German carmakers, the environmental NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe is seeking to ban the production of interna…
Markets grow uneasy over duration and scope of Gulf conflict
The extent of the market impact depends on two unknowns: the duration of the escalating conflict in the Gulf and how many countrie…
Airlines cancel flights to the Middle East en masse after attack on Iran
Airlines continued to cancel flights to the Middle East on Sunday as much of the region's airspace remained closed a day after the…
Stuttgart 21: a project for the century – and a farewell to German reliability
The completion of a railway station has been delayed once again. Yet Stuttgart 21 represents far more than a construction project.…
Treasurers outline proposals to curb bureaucracy
Bureaucracy has become an intolerable burden on the economy. Reporting and compliance obligations dominate the daily routine of bu…
AI disruption, tariff uncertainty and debt risks – markets face a new stress test
AI compresses margins, tariff uncertainty persists and private credit risks grow as markets enter a new phase of stress.
Merz in Beijing: Berlin presses for fairer competition as China defends free trade
During his first visit to China since taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Beijing to ensure fairer conditions fo…
Gold may climb 20 per cent amid global turmoil
Gold has advanced sharply in recent months, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda. JPMorgan e…