Expatica - German Headlines

Top German economists critical of tax relief

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The influential panel of economists has forecast growth of 1.6 percent for 2010, which it says is not enough to replenish the public coffers.

Europe stunned by match-rigging bombshell

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

A 200-strong band operating across Europe is suspected of swaying matches in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey, Hungary, Bosnia-Hercegovina and Austria, prosecutors in Germany said.

Pope in landmark meeting with artists in Sistine Chapel

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The pope urged non-believers to "enter into dialogue with believers, with those who, like yourselves, consider that they are pilgrims in this world and in history towards infinite beauty."

New EU president urged to clarify views on Turkey's future

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The EU Greens support Turkish entry in the EU though accession negotiations are moving at glacial pace.

Leaders lambasted over low-profile EU job nominees

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

At a summit in Brussels, the leaders appointed Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy Europe's first-ever president, and EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton the bloc's top diplomat.

New EU foreign policy chief rejects 'Cathy Who?’ label

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Ashton was the surprise choice as Europe's 27 leaders shunned better-known names and plumped for her to be the bloc's top diplomat, alongside low-profile Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as the continent's first president.

Volkswagen board approves Porsche takeover

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The announcement came as VW also said it would invest about 25.8 billion euros in factories, materials and vehicle types by the end of 2012.

Britain's Tories say would pull troops out of Germany

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Britain's opposition Conservatives, tipped to win power in an election next year, said Saturday they would pull the country's 25,000 troops out of Germany as part of a reorganisation of NATO forces.

Belgium's Haiku-composing leader set for EU presidency

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

More pensive poet than political pit-bull, Herman Van Rompuy, named the European Union's first president on Thursday, earned his stripes dealing with Belgium's bickering political class.

EU gets new figurehead but could face old headaches

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

European leaders slapped themselves on the back after picking Belgian premier Herman Van Rompuy as the first EU president, but some doubted that the creation of the post would make the difference they hope.