Senegalese President Macky Sall on Monday urged Germany to keep its troops in Mali, amid uncertainty over their future in the fragile Sahel country after France announced a military withdrawal. The call came at a news conference in Senegal’s capital…
It’s Easier for a Woman to Become Chancellor Than CEO in Germany
Critics say it lacks both ambition and teeth. Germany’s proposed bill to set quotas for women on executive boards is touted by its backers as a breakthrough for the country’s gender-equality push. Its detractors, however, point out that it will…
Germany: Leading politicians call for a ‘European Islam’
Everyday measures are key to preserving the European way life, say Germany’s health minister and the premier of Schleswig-Holstein state. Jens Spahn and Daniel Günther want a faith that shares the continent’s values. Two senior German politicians have called for…
Germany to escape recession, says finance minister
Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said he expected Germany to escape recession, pointing to a subdued but upward trend in its and Europe’s economies. Economic recession With the risk of trade conflicts and Britain’s looming European Union exit as a backdrop,…
Germany and France plan to introduce new tax on internet giants
France and Germany plan to issue a new proposal to tax internet giants so that they pay a “fair contribution” in every country where they earn money, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday. “We will unveil a…