Peer Steinbrück

Germany’s obsession with debt threatens to paralyse its economy

Constitutional court ruling leaves the country’s federal budget in disarray and threatens investment in climate transition projects, rail system upgrades and Intel factory

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 05:00

Stasi files catalogue tragedy and trauma of four toxic decades

German Democratic Republic’s secret police had a pair of eyes and ears for every 230 East Germans

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 01:00

Germany’s use of Irish tax advantages must be seen ‘in the context of the time’

Former German finance minister ‘sees the point’ of Irish people who criticise Germany taking advantage of tax policies it condemned at the same time

Fri Dec 06 2013 - 01:10

Deutsche Post pension deal criticised

German auditors liken sale of future pension income to selling off the family silver

Tue Dec 03 2013 - 00:37

German ministers used Irish shell firms to balance budget

SPD finance ministers used letter-box companies for pension fund securitisation

Mon Dec 02 2013 - 16:14

SPD places Irish corporate tax rate at centre of coalition talks

‘I am very sorry for Ireland but I am afraid the corporate tax rates are too low’

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 06:48

Merkel’s search for partner in government begins

Most likely outcome is another grand coalition with the Social Democrats

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 22:40

German result is a clear vote for stability

Merkel rewarded for her steady stewardship of the German economy and labour market

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 09:39

Social Democrats warn against third term for Merkel

Germany’s Election: Pledges to raise minimum wage but opposition coalition behind in final polls

Thu Sept 19 2013 - 23:20

Merkel faces electoral dilemma in final week

Bavarian voters oust her FDP coalition partners as CSU takes almost 50% of vote

Mon Sept 16 2013 - 01:00

SPD attacks Angela Merkel over ‘unreliable’ crisis remark

CDU warns a Merkel election victory is far from certain

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 22:57

The wildcards of Germany’s general election

Despite predictions of a third Merkel term, the most closely watched German election in decades is also the most uncertain

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 01:01

Merkel open to second grand coalition with SPD

German chancellor predicts federal election will be ‘very, very tight’

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 01:00

Angela Merkel launches re-election campaign with warning on European debt addiction

Chancellor says instability likely unless she secures third term

Fri Aug 16 2013 - 01:00

Merkel challenges US firms on data use

German chancellor urges US companies based in Ireland to say with whom they share data

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00

Merkel election manifesto a ‘fiscal fairytale’

German chancellor’s promise of billions in new welfare spending criticised

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:17

Germany’s Christian Democrats concerned Merkel may win general election but lose power

Senior CDU fear opposition Social Democrats may spurn another coalition following September general election

Sat Jun 22 2013 - 01:00

Germany stalling on speed limit

Debate on autobahn speeding has run for 40 years and shows no sign of stopping

Tue May 21 2013 - 19:05

Bayern Munich boss scores own goal with back-tax settlement

German soccer club president Uli Hoeness confirms multimillion-euro payment over Swiss bank account

Tue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00

Berlin calls for data exchange on tax havens

German finance minister advocates closer co-operation between EU member states

Sat Apr 06 2013 - 06:00

Germany’s rethink on just where the blame lies for the Irish bank bailout

As Ireland’s bank guarantee closes its doors tomorrow, the Irish debate over the infamous decision of September 2008 and the subsequent bailout is drawing attention in Germany

Wed Mar 27 2013 - 06:00