A seismic election won’t deliver the change Germany needs February 24, 2025 Friedrich Merz has emerged victorious in a general election which saw dramatic changes in German politics – but given that his party is responsible for many of the country’s problems, a radical about turn looks unlikely, says Rainer Zitelmann Friedrich Merz’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) emerged victorious in Germany’s general election, securing 28.6 per [...]
Debt brake the central focus for investors ahead of German election February 21, 2025 The German elections will take place this weekend amid a dire economic backdrop in Europe's largest economy.
‘Free speech in retreat’- JD Vance warns Europe of ‘threat from within’ February 14, 2025 JD Vance has accused the UK and Europe of a “backslide away from conscience rights”, warning of the “threat from within” and claiming: “Free speech, I fear, is in retreat.” The US vice-president made the comments while addressing European leaders at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, amid wider concern on the continent [...]
Former IMF chief and German president Horst Kohler dies at 81 February 1, 2025 Horst Kohler, a former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who became a popular German president, has died aged 81. Kohler, who was head of state from 2004 to 2010, died on Saturday morning in Berlin after a short illness, surrounded by his family, the office of current German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in [...]
Nvidia tanks as Chinese AI startup Deepseek spooks global markets January 27, 2025 Nvidia is on track for the biggest one day loss of any company in history, as Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Deepseek shakes up global tech markets. Nvidia, a key driver of the AI stock boom due to its advanced chips, saw its shares plummet over 14 per cent on Germany’s Tradegate on Monday. The [...]
Avoid Tesla, Intel, oil and German equities in 2025 say analysts January 3, 2025 Wall Street analysts have pencilled in strong gains for equity markets in 2025, following a robust performance in 2024. However, while analysts are optimistic about the outlook for the market as a whole, there are some assets Wall Street believes will underperform in the year ahead. Here are the four assets analysts are advising investors [...]
Elon Musk causes uproar by backing German far-right party ahead of key elections December 29, 2024 Germany is to vote in an early election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.
From Trump to COP: A look ahead to the political year in 2025 December 29, 2024 After a whirlwind of a political year in 2024, with elections in the US, UK and across much of the globe, 2025 is already shaping up to be another momentous 12 months. From the return of President Donald Trump to the White House in January, to the challenges ahead for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, [...]
Thatchers’ cloudy lemonade trademark row with Aldi back in court December 17, 2024 British cider brand Thatchers is back in court today as it seeks to overturn a ruling that said Aldi did not infringe its trademark over its cloudy lemon cider
What does the collapse of the French government mean for Britain? December 9, 2024 The balance of power is shifting in Europe following the collapse of the government in France, and the winners will be those countries most responsive to change, says Doug Stokes The collapse of the French government last week follows a shift in the balance of power within European politics. The UK must act with caution. [...]