Category: Germany

Defense Hiring Will Ease, Not End, Pain in European Car Industry

The New York Times – Business:
An agreement to turn an ailing Volkswagen factory into a defense manufacturing hub offers hope for jobs. But a shift from “family vans to tanks” in Germany is not so simple.
With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections elsewhere on the continent next year, analysts said.
Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested as Never Before

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.
Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?

The New York Times – Business:
The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said Thursday its board had approved a “comprehensive” restructuring.
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete with China and U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks

The New York Times – On the Runway:
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe

The New York Times – Business:
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
‘Our Drug Is Wagner’: Bayreuth Festival Draws the Composer’s Fiercest Fans

The New York Times – Music:
As the Bayreuth Festival celebrates 150 years, Wagnerians from around the globe brave heat, hard seats and a complex history for a unique music tradition.