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Is Germany catching the euro zone virus?

Suddenly, Europe’s safe haven isn’t looking all that safe.

Germany cuts growth forecast, warns of recession

Europe's biggest economy could slip into recession during this quarter and the next.

A Guy Fawkes mask graces the Justice Fountain during the Blockupy protests on May 17, 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. Long considered immune from the crisis, and from the protests that have accompanied it elsewhere, Germany's economy is now showing signs of weakness. Is this safe haven not very safe after all?

Carsten Koall

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