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Germany embarks on a green energy revolution

David WroeJune 1, 2011 06:02

BERLIN — Few in Germany deny that eliminating nuclear power is a gamble.

Germany drags on electric cars

David WroeMay 20, 2011 06:04

BERLIN — Germany, despite its environmental proclivities and cutting-edge auto industry, has lagged behind other countries when it comes to the electric car.

New European leaders emerge

Barbara E. Martinez, Mildrade Cherfils and David WroeMay 18, 2011 06:34

France will elect a new president in 2012. Germany's next federal election is 2013. After that, the leaders at the center of European politics could completely change.

The United States falls behind Germany in renewable energy investment

David Wroe and Kathleen E. McLaughlinApril 18, 2011 06:01

BERLIN and BEIJING — Germany and China have sent clear signals that they support renewable energy investment.

Ireland sours on the European Union

Conor O'CleryApril 4, 2011 17:06

DUBLIN — Is Dublin closer to Boston than Berlin these days?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffers blow in state elections

David WroeMarch 29, 2011 11:35

BERLIN — Explaining away her party’s demoralizing drubbing in a key state election, Merkel has invoked the political equivalent of chaos theory.

Libyan attack: Who's in charge?

Paul AmesMarch 23, 2011 11:40

France wants the EU in control, while Britain prefers NATO.

Japan's nuclear disaster deals a blow to Europe's atomic energy industry

Hannah CleaverMarch 15, 2011 13:03

The possible meltdowns at Japanese nuclear power plants have triggered an almost seismic reaction in Germany.

Do Germans need a gender quota?

David WroeFebruary 17, 2011 09:26

The CEO of Deutsche Bank believes there should be more women in German business. The reason he gave? Women would make boardrooms “more colorful and beautiful.”