Reforming Germany's strict constitutional rules on government borrowing will not solve the country's economic problems, Finance Minister Jörg Kukies said in Davos on Thursday. Speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum,

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.

Germany’s opposition leader has vowed to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up deportations if he is elected as chancellor next month.

Paris and Berlin are currently at odds on several files including trade agreements and what approach to take on China.

The World Economic Forum, colloquially called "Davos" after the location at which it's hosted in the Swiss mountains, is a yearly meeting of elites.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses optimism for continued cooperation with new US President Donald Trump, saying EU-US cooperation is essential for world peace and security - Anadolu Ajansı

“Our energy supply for this winter is secure,” Germany’s chancellor declared as government and business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, now based in ...

The country’s perennial yearning for reassurance is still dominating discourse — but this time around, it’s likely to be in vain.

Switzerland’s finance minister is concerned that the economic slump in the European Union and Germany will also hit Swiss companies, as both are among the most important trading partners of the country.

President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second term.

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.

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