The takeover of ThyssenKrupp's high-grade steel group Inoxum by Finland's Outokumpu will create the world's largest stainless steel producer. But the move will cost hundreds of jobs in Germany and elsewhere.
After an outburst of public anger in Britain, Royal Bank of Scotland CEO, Stephen Hester, has rejected a bonus worth one million pounds ($1.6 million). The bank was bailed out by the state after near-collapse in 2008.
Growing economies are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, serving as the driver of growth. At the World Economic Forum in Davos they are leaving a powerful impression.
S&P, Moody's, and Fitch are the giants among credit ratings agencies. They have struck fear in EU politicians and inspired criticism. Could a new European ratings agency correct the balance?
Looking back: Has modern-day Greece been heading for disaster ever since its inception?
Economic experts believe Germany can buck the trend and create jobs amidst the global crisis.
Look back at what moved the business world this week.
What does the international community expect of Germany during a time of crisis? Should Berlin take the helm and steer the continent or hold back? World leaders discuss this at the Munich Security Conference.
German proposals for the Greek government to hand over fiscal control to an external 'budget commissioner' in return for aid have provoked an angry response from Athens. And rightly so, writes DW's Bernd Riegert.
Europe has little time left to implement critical fiscal reforms aimed at keeping the eurozone intact, avoiding a default by Greece and preventing a possible collapse of the common European currency.
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