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Germany's business boom vs. France's baby boom
Christopher Werth Apr 19, 2012
Germany is ticking along, as the rest of Europe struggles. But it faces a shrinking population.
Is the European debt crisis resurfacing?
Diane Swonk Apr 5, 2012
There are some economic headwinds blowing strong right now. And one of them is coming from Spain where a disappointing bond auction yesterday sent government borrowing costs to a 5 month high and renewed fears about the European Debt Crisis.
Some German tax experts to volunteer advice to Greece
Steve Evans Feb 27, 2012
Some volunteer tax experts from Germany want to head to Greece for a series of tax collection workshops to help Greece increase its revenue, but Greek tax officials aren't happy with the idea.
A tale of two economies
David Brancaccio Feb 16, 2012
As the U.S. economy improves measurably, Europe slips into crisis mode.
Merkel ends China trip with aid to Europe uncertain
Rob Schmitz Feb 3, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel ends her trip to China today. Chinese leaders don't promise Europe any specific help to resolve its debt crisis.
German leader Merkel seeks support from China
Rob Schmitz Feb 2, 2012
German chancellor Angela Merkel is in China this week, telling Chinese leaders that European Union plans to solve its debt crisis can work.
On the agenda at this week's European summit
Stephen Beard Jan 30, 2012
Indeed, European leaders are meeting once again to discuss the European Union debt crisis, but there will also be talk of economic growth and job creation.
Germany contracts, China looms
David Brancaccio Jan 11, 2012
News today that the German economy contracted sent markets down sharply. But was it all just noise?
The German safety deposit box
David Brancaccio Jan 9, 2012
In the face of the euro crisis, so many investors are desperate for a safe place to park money, they're paying the German government to hold onto their cash.
Merkel and Sarkozy meet to discuss fiscal union
Stephen Beard Jan 9, 2012
In Berlin today, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Nicolas Sarkozy meet for the first time this new year to talk about European debt, and treaties to allow for more budget control of eurozone nations.
