Matthias Mueller’s pay package comes in the wake of VW almost doubling its 2017 operating profit despite being weighed down by the U.S. emission scandal. On Tuesday, Volkswagen, EU’s biggest carmaker, reported that it has hiked up its CEO, Matthias… Read More ›
Germany
Goldman Sachs preparing to move its London-based team to Frankfurt
Members of Goldman Sach’s derivatives and debt capital markets teams, working on German accounts, have been told to relocate to its offices in Frankfurt. According to two sources with knowledge of the matter, Goldman Sachs has put more than 2… Read More ›
Creditors to sue Etihad over Air Berlin’s insolvency: source
Creditors are of the opinion that Etihad, Air Berlin’s parent, should have taken care of its issues such that it need not have gone to administration. As per a source close to the matter at hand, Air Berlin’s creditors are… Read More ›
China’s growing assertiveness rekindles German fears of foreign firms accessing its high-tech know-how
Geely’s agressive moves to access German sensitive high technology underscores a broader Chinese strategy of one-sided trade: attempts by German companies to gain full control over Chinese companies have repeatedly come to nought since it remains prohibited. China’s Geely’s purchase… Read More ›
German prosecutors from Munich houses of 3 suspects in Audi emission scandal case
The prosecutors said the current top management of Audi are not seen as suspects in the case. On Thursday, German prosecutors stated they were in the process of searching the homes of 3 new suspects connected with Audi’s emissions scandal…. Read More ›
Angela Merkel’s conservatives party and the Social Democrats (SPD) hammer out coalition government: sources
The development brings closure to the 4 month long political uncertainty which has weakened Germany’s economy and its role in international affairs. On Wednesday, a source involved in the negotiations between German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives party and the Social… Read More ›
Chances of a coalition government led by Angela Merkel increases in Germany
While Merkel’s conservative party has come to an understanding with the SPD on tax related matters. The lack of a government in Germany, despite an election in September 2017, has weighed on Europe’s largest economy. On Monday, a source disclosed… Read More ›
Volkswagen upbeat on its fourth quarter results
Matthias Mueller, the CEO of the VW group stated he expects the group’s operational profit for the fourth quarter to be outstanding. Despite overwhelming odds, Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen is slated to report excellent results, much of which can be… Read More ›
Carmakers across the European Union post record sales
European carmakers, including PSA, Renault, VW and others have posted record sales in November. According industry data publishes on Thursday, car sales in Europe have risen by 5.8% with the PSA Group and Toyota posting the strongest sales among the… Read More ›
Collapse of 3-way negotiations in Germany will have widespread economic consequences for Europe
With major issues facing Germany and the European Union at this critical juncture in history, it is critical that Germany maintains a stable economic outlook. On Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated, her efforts at forming a three-way coalition has… Read More ›