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Monsanto's controversial weed killer Roundup is used widely by many agricultural firms across Germany. They say consumers are hardly aware of what it would mean to stop using that herbicide. Hardy Graupner reports.
Italian carmaker Fiat Chrysler says it has made a 50-50 merger proposal to France's Renault. If accepted, the deal would create one of the world's biggest auto empires across three continents.
In 2018, the United Nations found that millions of dollars of aid money had been stolen in Uganda. Now Germany has partially stopped its funding in a bid to force Uganda to speed up investigations.
Selling a business idea is never easy, let alone getting an investor to fund your dream project. A bunch of media startups gathered in Germany's Bonn to get an insight on how to make the perfect pitch.
The trade spat between Washington and Beijing has reached a new level, with the successful Chinese telecoms equipment provider Huawei stuck in the center. DW's Henrik Böhme asks where this all will end.
The situation in North African countries such as Algeria is increasingly difficult to read — and even menacing looking at Libya. But Europe is hoping to energize ties with the region through a renewable energy link.
Traditional economics has faced troubling questions since the 2008 financial crash, though its "linear" version remains dominant. Now some believe that circular economics could, and perhaps should, set us on a new track.
The US aviation safety agency FAA is not yet satisfied with Boeing's software fixes after two recent crashes of the 737 MAX 8. However, several US airlines have prepared for the return of the jet to their fleets.
The "Starlink" satellites, designed to offer internet from space, will need a dozen more launches to become operational.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi is under formal investigation over the bidding process for the World Athletics Championships.
A central banker and pro-European political novice has been chosen as Lithuania's new president. He takes over from the popular Dalia Grybauskaite, who could not stand for reelection after two terms in office.
Classical music fans often struggle to find what they want on Spotify and Apple, so a Berlin streaming startup is plugging the gap. The Idagio app is also seizing on the popularity of the genre in Asia.
The world's second-largest economy was already slowing before the US-China trade conflict erupted. DW explores how different sectors of the Chinese economy are affected, and how tariffs could exacerbate the slump.
Profits have plunged at Ryanair and Easyjet, while 43% of troubled tour operator Thomas Cook's summer holidays remain unsold. The travel sector can only lick its wounds and wait out the Brexit uncertainty.
Pakistan has backed out of a joint gas pipeline deal with Iran due to the threat of US sanctions. Pakistan could face a heavy financial penalty, as it promised to complete the project in a bilateral agreement with Iran.
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More than 40 famous vehicles from film and TV are on show at one of the world's biggest car museums.
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Trump has offered farmers a $16 billion aid package to make up for losses incurred by his trade war.
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This week, Huawei found itself at the center of the ongoing trade conflict between the US and China.
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There's still no sign of the Boeing 737 Max returning to the air after it was pulled from service following two crashes.
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US soybean farmers are amongst those hardest-hit by Donald Trump's conflict with China
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It's been quite a week for Huawei -- since the US government put the Chinese tech giant on an export blacklist over security concerns, it's been at the centre of a war of words between Beijing and Washington. Market reaction has been negative as hopes of a successful resumption of trade talks decline.
The executive director of the International Trade Centre, Arancha Gonzales, shares her views on how the ongoing row between the two largest economies is affecting global trade flows and investments.
The Trump administration has eased some trade restrictions on Huawei, allowing the Chinese tech giant to continue doing business with US firms for another 90 days. Huawei's founder has warned conflict is "inevitable."
Pietro Proserpio, a retiree living in Portugal’s capital Lisbon, builds entire worlds with a little junk and lots of imagination and brings them to life with complex technology. His machines have enchanted thousands.
About 10% of the Ford Motor company's global, salaried workforce are to lose their jobs. The cuts are part of a major restructuring and a move to the production of electric cars, as well as crossovers, SUVs and trucks.
German police have tracked down a rare 1985 Ferrari after a supposed buyer sped off with it during a test drive. The suspect remains on the run. The vehicle once belonged to British racing driver Eddie Irvine.
Economic growth is still weak and unevenly spread across the 28-nation European Union, while job creation is only just beginning to improve. Will Europe's lackluster economy have an impact on the upcoming elections?
After nearly crashing out of the eurozone in 2015, Greece is seeing some economic recovery. Record-breaking tourism has meant a much needed cash injection for many communities. But the effects aren't always positive.
The euro is at a crossroads as it turns 20, and some believe it might not make it to 30. As the single currency doesn't seem to benefit all, its role was a main topic at the European Economic Forum, reports Jo Harper.
Germany's annual inflation rate has exceeded the 2% target set by the European Central Bank for the first time since November. An economic slowdown and higher travel and energy costs are part of the cause.
