At 21 percent, Germany’s gender pay gap is one of the widest in Europe. Weak policy is partly to blame, but German companies could also do more to improve women’s pay progression
To remain competitive in the global technology market, Europe must invest in a state-backed research agency. Industry leaders have already found success in doing so
Once known for its aversion to private equity investment, Germany is experiencing a dealmaking boom that could prove a key turning point in the country’s corporate history
In recent years, Germany’s powerhouse economy has remained remarkably steadfast in the face of global uncertainty. Now, political divisions and a crisis in the country’s automotive sector are posing a threat to its stability
German conglomerate Siemens will split its core smart infrastructure and digital businesses from its traditional power arm in a bid to boost the latter’s profits
Germany is suffering from a lack of invention. Instead of focusing on tax cuts to incentivise innovation, the government should heighten children’s exposure to groundbreaking developments
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has pledged to help tackle fake accounts and misinformation ahead of the European parliamentary elections in May
As the French baccalauréat shows, higher education isn’t for everyone. But, asks Elizabeth Matsangou, is Germany’s apprenticeship model the way forward?
At the start of the 21st century, Germany took on a dominant role in the EU. Now, with the country increasingly inward-looking, Europe must seek strong leadership elsewhere
The German economy’s accelerating pace, on target for its best annual performance since 2011, boosts Europe’s expansion
Germany’s current account surplus is not the great evil Donald Trump proclaims, but it might be a sign the country needs to consider investing in infrastructure and public services
China’s push to connect east and west has found its perfect partner in duisport, the logistics hub of Europe
A report has found that Germany’s workforce has the highest percentage of jobs at risk of automation among OECD countries
Signalling a strong 2015 for Europe’s biggest economy, the adjusted jobless rate dropped to 6.5 percent
The World Cup winners’ most popular export might be football, but they contribute a lot more to the world economy
The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.
