

Melissa Eddy
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Tesla Sues Swedish Transport Agency in Dispute Over License Plates
The electric carmaker sued the agency to deliver license plates for its cars, the latest escalation as a labor fight enters its second month.

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis
Germany could be forced to suspend a constitutional law that limits borrowing, after court ruling upended Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s spending plans and threw his government...

Unions in Sweden Expand Blockade Against Tesla
In sympathy with striking mechanics, unions representing dockworkers, electricians and others in the country are refusing to do work for the electric carmaker.

German Court Says Government Cannot Shift Covid Funds to Climate Projects
The decision could rip a hole in Berlin’s budget and complicate the transition to a greener economy.

Job Action Against Tesla Puts Sweden’s Unions in Spotlight
The automaker’s mechanics in Sweden are striking for a collective agreement, and dockworkers say they will support the battle. Tesla is expected to join the...

A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace
Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy.

Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.

Birkenstock, German Maker of Iconic Sandals, Files for I.P.O. in New York
By going public on the N.Y.S.E., the brand is seeking to build on its reputation as a family-owned German business equally at home as on...

Chinese Cars Star at Munich Auto Show, Underscoring German Economic Woes
China, an electric-vehicle juggernaut, will have at least seven brands on display, while Germany’s automakers are now a drag on their home economy.

Adidas Sheds Yeezy Shoes, Bringing in 400 Million Euros
The German sportswear company said it would donate €110 million of the proceeds to groups fighting antisemitism and racism.