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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.

Europe’s Economy Expanded in Spring, and Inflation Has Eased

The eurozone economy grew more than expected, while inflation slowed after a string of rate hikes from the European Central Bank.

Volkswagen Seeks to Regain Edge in China as It Cuts Delivery Forecast

The German automaker lowered its outlook for deliveries and announced changes to its China strategy as it struggles to regain ground lost to other automakers.

Tesla Wants to Double Size of Its German Factory

The electric automaker wants to produce a million cars a year at its plant near Berlin, a step that would make it Europe’s largest car…

Germany Says China Trade Could Create Perilous Dependence

A long-awaited strategy statement is an attempt to set a coherent approach for dealing with China, Germany’s largest trading partner, in policy and business.

How a Distant War Is Threatening Livelihoods in the Arctic Circle

The fighting in Ukraine has disrupted a region in northern Norway that had thrived on cross-border trade and cooperation with Russia.

German Government Slashes Spending, Except on the Military

The proposed package foresees spending about 6 percent less in 2024 from this year, in a return to financial austerity. But the severity of the…