Economy
German Employment Rate Hits Highpoint
For only the second time since German reunification, the number of employed people in Germany has crossed the 40 million mark. »Mehr zu: title"
Work
Pay Gap Still Wide for European Women
Women working in Europe have a ways to go to catch up with their male counterparts wage-wise, according to a report released this week. »Mehr zu: title"
Banking
Lone Star Equity Group to Buy German Subprime Casualty IKB
Lone Star, a private US-based equity group, is to buy a majority share in Germany's IKB, the country's first and most prominent casualty of the subprime mortgage crisis. »Mehr zu: title"
Auto Industry
Auto Parts Makers Continental and Schaeffler Agree to Merger
Hanover-based auto supplier Continental AG approved a takeover bid by smaller rival Schaeffler Group, ending weeks of wrangling after the company hiked their earlier offer and agreed to limit its stake. »Mehr zu: title"
Investment
Germany Moves to Protect Companies From Foreign Takeovers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition has unveiled new far-reaching rules to head off powerful foreign-owned state-controlled funds going on a shopping spree for companies in Europe's biggest economy. »Mehr zu: title"
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Business
German Bank Rules Out Sharp Downturn
Germany's key banking association added its voice on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to the growing list of groups ruling out a sharp downturn in Europe's biggest economy this year. »Mehr zu: title"
Business
Rising Food Prices Cut Into Profits at Berlin's Kebab Stands
After years of stable prices, doner kebabs, one of Germany's favorite fast-foods, are becoming more expensive in the German capital. »Mehr zu: title"
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