BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Germans must work more and for longer, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Wednesday as he outlined his plans for reforming the struggling German economy. “We are all called upon to give up old habits and break down barriers,” said Klingbeil, who also serves as finance minister and co-leader of the…
Women-only compartments of the Night train to Paris are also available, and a “good breakfast” will be served 45 minutes prior to arrival. By Our Reporter BERLIN (CONVERSEER) – A new night train connecting Paris and Berlin sets off on its inaugural journey next week, as Dutch-Belgian provider European Sleeper continues to expand its network…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Germany’s parliament is set to debate on Wednesday whether to repatriate the country’s gold reserves held abroad, following a motion by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Citizens are entitled to have national assets kept entirely under German control and on German soil, the party said in its debate motion. The…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Bavarian state premier Markus Söder has advised the German men’s national football team to avoid politics at the World Cup in North America in June and July. Germany were knocked out in the group stage for the second straight edition in Qatar in 2022. The tournament was dominated by a row…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Deutsche Bank stands to benefit from the takeover battle surrounding German lender Commerzbank, chief executive Christian Sewing said on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank is ready to take on new customers, Sewing said at a financial conference organized by US bank Morgan Stanley, when asked about developments surrounding Commerzbank. Deutsche Bank is considering…
By Nico Pointner BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The trial of three Ukrainian nationals accused of planning parcel bombing attacks on behalf of Russian intelligence began at a German court on Tuesday. The three men aged 22, 25 and 30 were arrested at separate locations in Germany and Switzerland in May. They are accused of having…
