Economics Explained
The Economy of Germany
This is Germany, the largest economy in all of Europe by a significant margin and the fourth largest in the world falling just behind Japan. The economy of Germany is so interesting not just because of its size though but more because...
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What is the EU's Ideal Brexit Deal? - Brexit Explained
A week ago the EU rejected Theresa May's plan for Brexit, the Chequers Deal. So now we ponder, what does the EU actually want in the Brexit deal? What kind of deal would they approve?
Step Back History
The Weimar Republic
This week, we're going to look at the dead, shortlived Weimar Republic. Germany in the age between the World Wars. How did a burgeoning social democracy, one of the most progressive countries on earth, fall to reactionary far-right...
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Making the Case for a German Bailout of Deutsche Bank
Sept. 26 -- Ian Harnett, co-founder and chief investment strategist at Absolute strategy Research, explains why he believes Deutsche Bank needs a bailout from the German government. He speaks on "Bloomberg ‹GO›."
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Ukraine Envoy Says Now Is the Time for Germany to Act
Andrij Melnyk, Ukraine ambassador to Germany, says "now is the time for Germany to act" on Ukraine's EU membership. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Gina Martin Adams on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Osborne Warns of Hard Brexit's 'Severe' Consequences
Sept. 27 -- Former U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne discusses the need for the "closest possible economic and financial relationship" with the European Union as he warns of the economic consequences of a "hard" Brexit. He...
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First Look With Surveillance: Musk Sells, Jobs Day
Anna Edwards, Matt Miller and Tom Mackenzie take you through what to watch today.
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Is Merkels Germany Planning for a Greek Euro Exit?
Jan. 5 -- Greece faces snap elections in three weeks which Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said will determine the fate of the nations membership in the euro currency area as reports from Germany state that German Chancellor Angela Merkel...
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Germany Under Economic Pressure as EU Leaders Meet
Oct. 8 -- Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro examines employment issues in the European Union and economic pressures in Germany as leaders meet to find ideas to jump start the European economy. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance.
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Ryanair CEO Says German, French Bailouts Distort Airline Market
May.18 -- Ryanair Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary says that support by German and French governments for their airline industries is "illegal" and will "distort the market." He made the comments after Europe's...
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Germany to Contract in First Quarter of 2021: DIW’s Fratzscher
Dec.16 -- Marcel Fratzscher, president at DIW German Institute for Research, discusses Germany introducing a hard lockdown, if this is the right move for the country and the risk of German bankruptcies. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets:...
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Deadly Protests Break Out in Kazakhstan Over Fuel Prices
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayevvowed to take tough action to quell deadly protests that posed the biggest challenge to the country's leadership in decades. Eurasia Group's Alex Brideau talks about how Russia is reacting to the...
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EU Ministers Hold Meeting to Discuss Russian Gas
European Union energy ministers are gathering in Brussels on Monday for an emergency meeting. They are discussing options to maintain energy supplies and the fallout from the move by state-owned Gazprom PJSC to cut off Poland and...
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Europe Struggles With Dependency on Russian Gas
James Waddell, Energy Aspects head of European gas, discusses the price and political escalation over energy in Europe. He speaks with Guy Johnson and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg Markets "European Close."
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George Osborne on Brexit, U.K. Economy, BOE, and Trump
Sept. 27 -- Former U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne discusses the need for the "closest possible economic and financial relationship" with the European Union as he warns of the economic consequences of a "hard" Brexit....
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Alexei Navalny Discharged From Berlin Hospital
Navalny was in the German hospital for 32 days.
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G-7 Expresses 'Grave Concern' Over Hong Kong Leader's Election
The Group of Seven's foreign ministers expressed "grave concern" over the process the next leader of Hong Kong was selected. The G-7 statement came a day after John Lee, a former police official who helped incumbent Chief...
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G-7 Leaders to Commit to Indefinite Support for Ukraine
Group of Seven leaders will commit to providing indefinite support to Ukraine for its defense against Russia's invasion, according to the text of a draft statement from their summit. Annmarie Hordern reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Commerzbank to Cut 9,600 Jobs, Suspend Dividend
Sept. 29 -- Commerzbank plans to cut about 9,600 jobs and suspend dividends in an attempt to restructure its business model and shore up profitability. Bloomberg's Michael Moore reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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U.S. Threatens to Cut Intel Ties With Germany Over Huawei
Apr.18 -- German authorities have reportedly dismissed President Trump’s threats to cut off intelligence cooperation. In a letter sent to the German government in March, the U.S. Ambassador to Berlin said intelligence sharing would be...
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Germany's Roth on Migration, EU Reform, Brexit
Jun.28 -- Germany's Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Roth discusses migration, euro-zone reform and Brexit. He speaks to Bloomberg's Birgit Jennen in an exclusive interview in Berlin.
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CureVac CFO Sees ‘No Strings Attached’ to German Investment
Jun.15 -- CureVac Chief Financial Officer Pierre Kemula discusses the German government taking a stake in the company, and reports of an initial public offering on the Nasdaq. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Merkel Seeks Answers From Russia After Putin Opponent Poisoned
Sep.03 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said tests showed “unequivocally” that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned by a military-grade Novichok nerve agent, dramatically escaping tensions with the Kremlin and sending...
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G-7 Strikes Deal to Revamp Tax Rules for Tech Giants
Jun.06 -- The Group of Seven rich nations secured a landmark deal that could help countries collect more taxes from big companies and enable governments to impose levies on the biggest U.S. tech companies. Tony Czuczka reports on...