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Altmaier: the economy should grow in the second half of the year

Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) hopes for a rapid and significant upswing in the German economy: “I expect that we can turn the…

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Exports decreased by 24 percent in April

As a result of the Corona crisis, exports from Germany to other countries decreased by 24 percent in April, compared to March. Compared to April…

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European Union might review trade policy

In the face of the Corona crisis, the EU wants to try and find a new balance in trade policy between a Europe that is…

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Key sector production slumped a quarter this April

Production in the industrial, construction and energy supply sectors fell by 17.9 percent in April, compared to March. According to data from the Federal Statistical…

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Licensed trade rose in the first quarter

Revenue generated by the so-called licensed trades rose by 3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the comparable period in 2019. According…

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Tourism industry with fewer overnight stays

In April, the tourism industry in Germany recorded 89.3 percent fewer overnight stays. According to the Federal Statistical Office, there were only 4.3 million overnight…

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Gröhe advocates a supply chain law

Union Vice-Group Leader in the Bundestag, Hermann Gröhe (CDU), advocates greater attention to supply chains to protect the environment and human rights. “A clever mix…

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Harvest helpers are allowed to enter under hygiene restrictions

Beginning next week, harvest helpers from the European Schengen countries are again allowed to enter Germany without restrictions, but under strict hygiene rules. Entry is…

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Germany welcomes a number of refugee children and families in need of treatment

The German government has announced the humanitarian admission of refugee families, of whom the children must be treated in hospitals. As Federal Interior Minister Horst…

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A group of Greens for rethinking genetic engineering

There are voices within the Greens party that speak out for a constructive approach to genetic engineering. One has to get involved in the discourse…

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Series of tests for Corona infection now possible in hospitals

According to a regulation signed by Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU), more tests for the Coronavirus can now be carried out. In order…

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No agreement yet on financial support for poorer countries

At a joint video conference, EU development ministers did not yet agree on financial support for the poorer countries, as a result of the Corona…

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