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For the past year, countries around the world have been in panic mode as the United States added tariffs or threatened trade wars. The sheer uncertainty of President Donald Trump's whims has added a real sense of urgency to the situation.  The old global trading order is gone, and the realignment is pushing countries into each

Sentiment across major German businesses held steady at 87.6 points, according to the January edition of the monthly Ifo index.  Some analysts had predicted a slight rebound in the Munich-based foundation's survey of around 9,000 business leaders but the overall figure was ultimately unchanged. "Assessments of the current situation edged up somewhat, while expectations were revised

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With relations between European governments and the United States strained, calls for European teams to boycott World Cup 2026 are beginning to gain traction in some quarters. Politicians, fans and football executives are among those who believe that the actions of Donald Trump's administration — particularly in relation to Greenland — make participating in the tournament problematic. Though

US President Donald Trump argues that the US economy is disadvantaged in global markets and wants to reduce the trade deficit through tariffs. Taken together, the 27 member states of the European Union form the United States' largest trading partner. Below are the key questions and answers on trade disputes and mutual dependence. How large is trade

Blood saves lives — after accidents, during operations and in the treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer. According to the German Red Cross (DRK), up to 15,000 donations are needed every day in Germany. In order to be able to help whenever and wherever emergencies arise, supplies should cover at least four days. But time

Inside a hall stretching more than 100 meters (about 330 feet), countless robots hum as lights blink and warning signals chirp. Currently, only about a dozen people are working on the floor, with the remaining work being handled by high-performance machines. Journalists are rarely allowed inside this high-tech factory from China, and when they are

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is open to new dialogue with the United States, but added that he would not join US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace as it currently stands.  "We are, of course, ready to explore other forms, new forms of cooperation with the United States of America," he said

Neil Diamond celebrates his 85th birthday — and while the musician himself has long retired from the stage, his music is more present than ever. Few songwriters have created so many distinctive melodies over the decades; tunes with a firm place in the collective memory: "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie," "I'm a Believer," "I Am... I Said," "Song Sung Blue"

The incident is emblematic of the threats that the West, Germany and other EU countries see coming from Russia. Above all, it highlights how close potential Russian agents can get to politicians in Germany. In a press photo released by the Ukrainian government, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is sitting next to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an economic event