Germany

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Four central banks in Europe lowered their benchmark interest rates on Thursday -- but now they are almost out of monetary policy options. [more]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in front of the EU Flag
November 21, 2008 2027 GMT
Germany has taken a stand against the inclusion of British-proposed Europe-wide tax and value-added tax cuts in a German-backed, Pan-EU economic stimulus package. [more]
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel chatting before a meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia
Russia is showing its willingness to work with those NATO members that cooperate with Moscow on vital geopolitical issues. [more]
Crane installing segment of Nord Stream pipeline
November 13, 2008 1839 GMT
Germany is defending a pipeline project that Berlin and Moscow have been planning for years -- but its show of support is only meant to pacify the Russians. [more]
A Petroleos Mexicanos oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico near Campeche state
As Germany moves into official recession, with growth in the last quarter down half of one percent, the International Energy Agency has again cut its oil demand forecasts. This means that investment in alternatives to oil is slowing. [more]
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