Germany is imperiling the world economy by refusing to accept free money

The German government should go spend a bunch of money on something. Ideally a critically useful infrastructure project, given the country's large apparent needs on that front — but failing that, even a pretty blah project would be good.

German unemployment falls by more than expected in March

German unemployment fell by more than expected in March as the economy was boosted by the mild winter weather.

Germany agrees 'historic' balanced budget for 2014

BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday approved a draft budget for 2014 with the lowest deficit in 40 years, hailed by the economy minister as a "historic" step in the battle against debt.

Analysis: German hint of Greek debt relief raises euro hopes

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Three years into the euro zone's debt crisis, Germany's finance minister hinted tantalisingly last week at a potential breakthrough.

Europe must take "deep breath" and enact reforms: Merkel

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that Europe could only hope to come out of its crisis stronger and compete in a globalised world if its members pressed ahead with painful reforms and moved to more responsible budget policies.

Fate of eurozone rests in the hands of German judges

They have the potential to throw the stock exchange into turmoil, trigger frenzy on bond markets and bring down the German government.

Germany puts pressure on Greece PM over bailout targets

Greece must stick to its agreed bailout conditions, Germany says, at the start of a week in which Greece is expected to ask for more time to make cuts.

Ten EU nations to press ahead with market transaction tax

BERLIN: Germany and nine other European Union nations will press ahead with plans to introduce a financial market transaction tax, following failed attempt for an agreement to levy it across the EU.