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German car companies ran cartel going back to the 90s: report – POLITICO
POLITICO EUROPE
9/Five/17, 6:14 AM CEST
President Donald Trump’s former press secretary will go on the paid speaking circuit.
9/Five/17, Four:03 AM CEST
Theresa May isn’t ‘just about Brexit,’ says her deputy
Prime minister’s closest ally says bold series of domestic reforms will begin to be flipped out before Christmas.
9/Four/17, 11:40 PM CEST
Germany’s petite parties go for the jugular
A pair of fast-paced, engaging debates in the race for third place.
9/Four/17, 8:36 PM CEST
Commissioner calls for European intelligence system
Dimitris Avramopoulos says if there had been better coordination, latest terror attacks in Europe may have been prevented.
9/Four/17, 7:50 PM CEST
Merkel calls for tougher North Korea sanctions
German chancellor and South Korean president say that they want to avoid a military escalation.
9/Four/17, Five:55 PM CEST
Nikki Haley: Kim Jong Un is ‘begging for war’
The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on North Korean exports last August.
9/Four/17, Five:01 PM CEST
Russia may crash out of Council of Europe, says rights chief
If Russia keeps being excluded from the elections of key personnel at the Council of Europe, Moscow could leave the group.
9/Four/17, Two:15 PM CEST
‘Ashamed to be British’ Tory MEP becomes Irish citizen
Charles Tannock hits out at Conservative ‘arrogance and hubris.’
9/Four/17, Two:07 PM CEST
Jeh Johnson, cautious lawyer, speaks out about Trump
The former DHS secretary has seen enough from this president: He’s worried, and he won’t remain silent.
9/Four/17, 1:51 PM CEST
US Congress’ Russia probes kick into high gear
Three congressional committees are pursuing investigations, and high-ranking Trump associates are expected to testify soon.
9/Four/17, Ten:36 AM CEST
Support for Emmanuel Macron drops to thirty percent: poll
Macron eyed his approval rates fall for the 2nd month in a row.
9/Four/17, 9:55 AM CEST
Majority of Brits support high-skilled EU migration: survey
Brits also in favor of keeping migrants in construction, hospitality and as fruit-pickers.
9/Four/17, 8:58 AM CEST
Global shockwave after North Korea nuclear threats
German TV debate, Belgian doctors and Brexit lessons featured on the front pages.
9/Four/17, 6:39 AM CEST
Trump has determined to end immigration program, with 6-month delay
Senior White House aides met Sunday afternoon to discuss how to roll out the controversial budge affecting hundreds of thousands of Dreamers.
9/Four/17, Four:05 AM CEST
Further on Italian right, a house divided
Matteo Salvini propelled Northern League up in polls, but his ambitions clash with party’s traditional separatist roots.
9/Four/17, Four:02 AM CEST
Brussels bubble has a diversity problem
European institutions urgently need to promote a more racially, ethnically and religiously varied staff.
9/Four/17, 1:05 AM CEST
Five takeaways from the Merkel-Schulz showdown
The race for very first place is over but other key questions are still to be lodged.
9/Three/17, 11:54 PM CEST
In foot TV debate, Schulz fights to close gap on Merkel
The Social Democrat challenger’s blows bounce off veteran conservative chancellor.
9/Trio/17, 9:53 PM CEST
Mattis warns of ‘massive military response’ if North Korea menaces attack
The remarks go after a series of presidential tweets.
9/Trio/17, Four:11 PM CEST
France to wage all-fronts war on unemployment, PM says
Edouard Philippe promises raft of reforms, not just to labor law.
9/Three/17, Three:05 PM CEST
Trump warns North Korea leaders ‘only understand one thing’
The president’s tweets come after Pyongyang claims another major nuclear breakthrough.
9/Three/17, 1:41 PM CEST
EU ‘ready to sharpen sanctions’ vs North Korea after nuclear test
Donald Tusk noted that the latest test violated North Korea’s obligations under international law.
9/Trio/17, 11:11 AM CEST
Trump gets do-over, comforts Harvey victims
The president returned to Texas to play the role of empathizer-in-chief, after being criticized for not meeting survivors on his very first journey.
9/Trio/17, Ten:58 AM CEST
US Army unprepared to deal with Russia in Europe
A self-assessment by the 173rd Airborne Brigade is called ‘a real eye-opener’ to how some critical capabilities to deter Russia have eroded.
9/Two/17, 11:12 AM CEST
Trump to nominate Richard Grenell as ambassador to Germany
US president also picks envoys to Croatia, Estonia and Switzerland.
9/Two/17, Four:Ten AM CEST
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
9/Two/17, Four:04 AM CEST
Are think tanks fated?
Nope. They’re poised for a comeback.
9/1/17, 7:06 PM CEST
German election TV duel: as it happened
Rolling coverage as Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz go head-to-head three weeks before polling day.
9/1/17, 6:38 PM CEST
Far-right German candidate promises to get rid of Arabic numerals
‘Just wait until I am mayor … then there will be normal numbers,’ says NPD mayoral candidate.
9/1/17, Trio:11 PM CEST
Jewish community ‘gravely’ worried about Poland’s rising anti-Semitism
Latest anti-Semitic incidents include the display of fascist slogans and flags at state ceremonies, Jewish group says.
9/1/17, Two:43 PM CEST
Yanis Varoufakis: I told Jeremy Corbyn to be a radical Remainer
Former Greek minister says ‘Labour has shown greater political initiative and seriousness than Theresa May.’
9/1/17, Two:17 PM CEST
German citizens detained in Turkey over ‘political accusations’
‘Our request for Turkey is clear: We expect the German citizens to be liberated,’ says Berlin.
9/1/17, 1:09 PM CEST
Conservative-liberal coalition gains support among Germans: poll
A separate survey also shows a conservative-liberal coalition could be possible.
9/1/17, 12:08 PM CEST
Inwards the Brexit talks: seventy two hours in Brussels
Behind the scenes of the negotiations in Brussels.
9/1/17, 11:37 AM CEST
Martin Schulz: ‘We can still turn the tide’
Social Democrats lag behind Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU alliance in the polls, with three weeks to go before the vote.
9/1/17, Ten:42 AM CEST
Mattis goes on offensive to say he backs Trump
The defense secretary’s earlier comments ‘didn’t contradict anything the president said,’ Mattis says.
9/1/17, 9:39 AM CEST
World in no rush to suggest Trump help post-Harvey
After Katrina, countries around the globe suggested to help the U.S. After Harvey, only a few — Mexico and troubled Venezuela among them — have volunteered aid.
9/1/17, 9:16 AM CEST
Sigmar Gabriel: It’s not over yet
A journalist detained in Turkey, Macron’s labor law and Schiphol’s reputation under threat in the European press.
9/1/17, Four:04 AM CEST
Dummkopfs’ guide to the German election
Ahead of Sunday night’s TV duel, everything you need to know about the big vote.
8/31/17, Ten:Legal PM CEST
Donald Trump to personally donate $1 million to storm ease efforts, White House says
FEMA had approved almost $25 million in assistance to people affected by Hurricane Harvey.
8/31/17, 8:43 PM CEST
Mattis says no rift with Trump on North Korea
The defense secretary’s earlier comments ‘didn’t contradict anything the president said,’ Mattis said Thursday.
8/31/17, 8:31 PM CEST
Don’t judge Trump on how he treats Harvey
Disasters can hurt decent leaders and pump up bad ones.
8/31/17, 7:51 PM CEST
Top US commander says ISIS leader most likely still alive
Lt. Gen. Steve Townsend said his view is informed by ‘some indicators in intelligence channels that he’s alive.’
8/31/17, 7:23 PM CEST
A brief history of having cake and eating it
How an old expression became one of the key phrases of Brexit.
8/31/17, 7:05 PM CEST
US retaliates against Russia by forcing closure of three diplomatic compounds
The tit-for-tat leaves Russia and the US with three consulates each in the other’s country.
8/31/17, 6:55 PM CEST
Unity of Central Europe’s Visegrad Group under strain
Czechs and Slovaks seek to stay close to Berlin, Paris and Brussels, in contrast to Grind and Hungarian leaders.
8/31/17, Five:42 PM CEST
Hungary: We built a wall and the EU should pay for it
Hungary expects €400 million for ‘protecting all the citizens of Europe from the flood of illegal migrants.’
8/31/17, Three:07 PM CEST
Mueller teams up with Fresh York attorney general in Manafort probe
The cooperation is the latest sign that the investigation into Trump’s former campaign chairman is intensifying.
8/31/17, Two:15 PM CEST
Russia’s foreign minister warns Tillerson: Fresh North Korea sanctions could be ‘dangerous’
Pyongyang has ramped up its aggression in latest months.
8/31/17, Two:14 PM CEST
Jeremy Corbyn exposes … his Christmas cake recipe
Labour leader discusses youth politics and his signature bake.
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LATEST: Spicer grounds post-White House gig
Spicer grounds post-White House gig
Theresa May isn’t ‘just about Brexit,’ says her deputy
Rebuilding a town, building a movement
Germany’s puny parties go for the jugular
Irish foreign minister takes swipe at UK’s Brexit proposals
Commissioner calls for European intelligence system
The VW Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany | Danie Reinhardt/EPA
German car companies ran cartel going back to the 90s: report
Case could be one of the largest in German industrial history, news magazine Der Spiegel says.
7/21/17, Three:05 PM CET
Updated 7/21/17, Trio:07 PM CET
Major German car companies agreed in secret working groups going back to the 1990s on technical issues, suppliers and costs in what may be one of the fattest cartel cases in the country’s history, news magazine Der Spiegel reported Friday.
Volkswagen flagged the practice in a briefing it sent to German competition authorities, according to the magazine. Volkswagen reportedly said it struck agreements with Audi, Porsche, BMW and Daimler in secret working groups on a number of technical and economic aspects of their cars and production processes. Daimler also submitted a report to the competition authorities, the magazine said.
The working groups even set the stage for the Dieselgate scandal, Der Spiegel reported. The companies agreed on the size of tanks containing AdBlue fluid, which reduces harass emissions — but the tanks proved too puny to do the job so manipulation became the only way to keep emissions readings low, the magazine said.
German car companies ran cartel going back to the 90s: report – POLITICO
POLITICO EUROPE
9/Five/17, 6:14 AM CEST
President Donald Trump’s former press secretary will go on the paid speaking circuit.
9/Five/17, Four:03 AM CEST
Theresa May isn’t ‘just about Brexit,’ says her deputy
Prime minister’s closest ally says bold series of domestic reforms will begin to be spinned out before Christmas.
9/Four/17, 11:40 PM CEST
Germany’s puny parties go for the jugular
A pair of fast-paced, engaging debates in the race for third place.
9/Four/17, 8:36 PM CEST
Commissioner calls for European intelligence system
Dimitris Avramopoulos says if there had been better coordination, latest terror attacks in Europe may have been prevented.
9/Four/17, 7:50 PM CEST
Merkel calls for tougher North Korea sanctions
German chancellor and South Korean president say that they want to avoid a military escalation.
9/Four/17, Five:55 PM CEST
Nikki Haley: Kim Jong Un is ‘begging for war’
The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on North Korean exports last August.
9/Four/17, Five:01 PM CEST
Russia may crash out of Council of Europe, says rights chief
If Russia keeps being excluded from the elections of key personnel at the Council of Europe, Moscow could leave the group.
9/Four/17, Two:15 PM CEST
‘Ashamed to be British’ Tory MEP becomes Irish citizen
Charles Tannock hits out at Conservative ‘arrogance and hubris.’
9/Four/17, Two:07 PM CEST
Jeh Johnson, cautious lawyer, speaks out about Trump
The former DHS secretary has seen enough from this president: He’s worried, and he won’t remain silent.
9/Four/17, 1:51 PM CEST
US Congress’ Russia probes kick into high gear
Three congressional committees are pursuing investigations, and high-ranking Trump associates are expected to testify soon.
9/Four/17, Ten:36 AM CEST
Support for Emmanuel Macron drops to thirty percent: poll
Macron eyed his approval rates fall for the 2nd month in a row.
9/Four/17, 9:55 AM CEST
Majority of Brits support high-skilled EU migration: survey
Brits also in favor of keeping migrants in construction, hospitality and as fruit-pickers.
9/Four/17, 8:58 AM CEST
Global shockwave after North Korea nuclear threats
German TV debate, Belgian doctors and Brexit lessons featured on the front pages.
9/Four/17, 6:39 AM CEST
Trump has determined to end immigration program, with 6-month delay
Senior White House aides met Sunday afternoon to discuss how to roll out the controversial stir affecting hundreds of thousands of Dreamers.
9/Four/17, Four:05 AM CEST
Further on Italian right, a house divided
Matteo Salvini propelled Northern League up in polls, but his ambitions clash with party’s traditional separatist roots.
9/Four/17, Four:02 AM CEST
Brussels bubble has a diversity problem
European institutions urgently need to promote a more racially, ethnically and religiously varied staff.
9/Four/17, 1:05 AM CEST
Five takeaways from the Merkel-Schulz showdown
The race for very first place is over but other key questions are still to be lodged.
9/Trio/17, 11:54 PM CEST
In foot TV debate, Schulz fights to close gap on Merkel
The Social Democrat challenger’s blows bounce off veteran conservative chancellor.
9/Trio/17, 9:53 PM CEST
Mattis warns of ‘massive military response’ if North Korea menaces attack
The remarks go after a series of presidential tweets.
9/Trio/17, Four:11 PM CEST
France to wage all-fronts war on unemployment, PM says
Edouard Philippe promises raft of reforms, not just to labor law.
9/Three/17, Trio:05 PM CEST
Trump warns North Korea leaders ‘only understand one thing’
The president’s tweets come after Pyongyang claims another major nuclear breakthrough.
9/Trio/17, 1:41 PM CEST
EU ‘ready to sharpen sanctions’ vs North Korea after nuclear test
Donald Tusk noted that the latest test violated North Korea’s obligations under international law.
9/Three/17, 11:11 AM CEST
Trump gets do-over, comforts Harvey victims
The president returned to Texas to play the role of empathizer-in-chief, after being criticized for not meeting survivors on his very first excursion.
9/Trio/17, Ten:58 AM CEST
US Army unprepared to deal with Russia in Europe
A self-assessment by the 173rd Airborne Brigade is called ‘a real eye-opener’ to how some critical capabilities to deter Russia have eroded.
9/Two/17, 11:12 AM CEST
Trump to nominate Richard Grenell as ambassador to Germany
US president also picks envoys to Croatia, Estonia and Switzerland.
9/Two/17, Four:Ten AM CEST
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
9/Two/17, Four:04 AM CEST
Are think tanks fated?
Nope. They’re poised for a comeback.
9/1/17, 7:06 PM CEST
German election TV duel: as it happened
Rolling coverage as Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz go head-to-head three weeks before polling day.
9/1/17, 6:38 PM CEST
Far-right German candidate promises to get rid of Arabic numerals
‘Just wait until I am mayor … then there will be normal numbers,’ says NPD mayoral candidate.
9/1/17, Trio:11 PM CEST
Jewish community ‘gravely’ worried about Poland’s rising anti-Semitism
Latest anti-Semitic incidents include the display of fascist slogans and flags at state ceremonies, Jewish group says.
9/1/17, Two:43 PM CEST
Yanis Varoufakis: I told Jeremy Corbyn to be a radical Remainer
Former Greek minister says ‘Labour has shown greater political initiative and seriousness than Theresa May.’
9/1/17, Two:17 PM CEST
German citizens detained in Turkey over ‘political accusations’
‘Our request for Turkey is clear: We expect the German citizens to be liberated,’ says Berlin.
9/1/17, 1:09 PM CEST
Conservative-liberal coalition gains support among Germans: poll
A separate survey also shows a conservative-liberal coalition could be possible.
9/1/17, 12:08 PM CEST
Inwards the Brexit talks: seventy two hours in Brussels
Behind the scenes of the negotiations in Brussels.
9/1/17, 11:37 AM CEST
Martin Schulz: ‘We can still turn the tide’
Social Democrats lag behind Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU alliance in the polls, with three weeks to go before the vote.
9/1/17, Ten:42 AM CEST
Mattis goes on offensive to say he backs Trump
The defense secretary’s earlier comments ‘didn’t contradict anything the president said,’ Mattis says.
9/1/17, 9:39 AM CEST
World in no rush to suggest Trump help post-Harvey
After Katrina, countries around the globe suggested to help the U.S. After Harvey, only a few — Mexico and troubled Venezuela among them — have volunteered aid.
9/1/17, 9:16 AM CEST
Sigmar Gabriel: It’s not over yet
A journalist detained in Turkey, Macron’s labor law and Schiphol’s reputation under threat in the European press.
9/1/17, Four:04 AM CEST
Dummkopfs’ guide to the German election
Ahead of Sunday night’s TV duel, everything you need to know about the big vote.
8/31/17, Ten:Legitimate PM CEST
Donald Trump to personally donate $1 million to storm ease efforts, White House says
FEMA had approved almost $25 million in assistance to people affected by Hurricane Harvey.
8/31/17, 8:43 PM CEST
Mattis says no rift with Trump on North Korea
The defense secretary’s earlier comments ‘didn’t contradict anything the president said,’ Mattis said Thursday.
8/31/17, 8:31 PM CEST
Don’t judge Trump on how he treats Harvey
Disasters can hurt decent leaders and pump up bad ones.
8/31/17, 7:51 PM CEST
Top US commander says ISIS leader most likely still alive
Lt. Gen. Steve Townsend said his view is informed by ‘some indicators in intelligence channels that he’s alive.’
8/31/17, 7:23 PM CEST
A brief history of having cake and eating it
How an old expression became one of the key phrases of Brexit.
8/31/17, 7:05 PM CEST
US retaliates against Russia by forcing closure of three diplomatic compounds
The tit-for-tat leaves Russia and the US with three consulates each in the other’s country.
8/31/17, 6:55 PM CEST
Unity of Central Europe’s Visegrad Group under strain
Czechs and Slovaks seek to stay close to Berlin, Paris and Brussels, in contrast to Grind and Hungarian leaders.
8/31/17, Five:42 PM CEST
Hungary: We built a wall and the EU should pay for it
Hungary expects €400 million for ‘protecting all the citizens of Europe from the flood of illegal migrants.’
8/31/17, Trio:07 PM CEST
Mueller teams up with Fresh York attorney general in Manafort probe
The cooperation is the latest sign that the investigation into Trump’s former campaign chairman is intensifying.
8/31/17, Two:15 PM CEST
Russia’s foreign minister warns Tillerson: Fresh North Korea sanctions could be ‘dangerous’
Pyongyang has ramped up its aggression in latest months.
8/31/17, Two:14 PM CEST
Jeremy Corbyn exposes … his Christmas cake recipe
Labour leader discusses youth politics and his signature bake.
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The Continent
Policy
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LATEST: Spicer grounds post-White House gig
Spicer grounds post-White House gig
Theresa May isn’t ‘just about Brexit,’ says her deputy
Rebuilding a town, building a movement
Germany’s puny parties go for the jugular
Irish foreign minister takes swipe at UK’s Brexit proposals
Commissioner calls for European intelligence system
The VW Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany | Danie Reinhardt/EPA
German car companies ran cartel going back to the 90s: report
Case could be one of the thickest in German industrial history, news magazine Der Spiegel says.
7/21/17, Three:05 PM CET
Updated 7/21/17, Trio:07 PM CET
Major German car companies agreed in secret working groups going back to the 1990s on technical issues, suppliers and costs in what may be one of the largest cartel cases in the country’s history, news magazine Der Spiegel reported Friday.
Volkswagen flagged the practice in a briefing it sent to German competition authorities, according to the magazine. Volkswagen reportedly said it struck agreements with Audi, Porsche, BMW and Daimler in secret working groups on a number of technical and economic aspects of their cars and production processes. Daimler also submitted a report to the competition authorities, the magazine said.
The working groups even set the stage for the Dieselgate scandal, Der Spiegel reported. The companies agreed on the size of tanks containing AdBlue fluid, which reduces harass emissions — but the tanks proved too petite to do the job so manipulation became the only way to keep emissions readings low, the magazine said.
German car companies ran cartel going back to the 90s: report – POLITICO
POLITICO EUROPE
9/Five/17, 6:14 AM CEST
President Donald Trump’s former press secretary will go on the paid speaking circuit.
9/Five/17, Four:03 AM CEST
Theresa May isn’t ‘just about Brexit,’ says her deputy
Prime minister’s closest ally says bold series of domestic reforms will begin to be flipped out before Christmas.
9/Four/17, 11:40 PM CEST
Germany’s petite parties go for the jugular
A pair of fast-paced, engaging debates in the race for third place.
9/Four/17, 8:36 PM CEST
Commissioner calls for European intelligence system
Dimitris Avramopoulos says if there had been better coordination, latest terror attacks in Europe may have been prevented.
9/Four/17, 7:50 PM CEST
Merkel calls for tougher North Korea sanctions
German chancellor and South Korean president say that they want to avoid a military escalation.
9/Four/17, Five:55 PM CEST
Nikki Haley: Kim Jong Un is ‘begging for war’
The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on North Korean exports last August.
9/Four/17, Five:01 PM CEST
Russia may crash out of Council of Europe, says rights chief
If Russia keeps being excluded from the elections of key personnel at the Council of Europe, Moscow could leave the group.
9/Four/17, Two:15 PM CEST
‘Ashamed to be British’ Tory MEP becomes Irish citizen
Charles Tannock hits out at Conservative ‘arrogance and hubris.’
9/Four/17, Two:07 PM CEST
Jeh Johnson, cautious lawyer, speaks out about Trump
The former DHS secretary has seen enough from this president: He’s worried, and he won’t remain silent.
9/Four/17, 1:51 PM CEST
US Congress’ Russia probes kick into high gear
Three congressional committees are pursuing investigations, and high-ranking Trump associates are expected to testify soon.
9/Four/17, Ten:36 AM CEST
Support for Emmanuel Macron drops to thirty percent: poll
Macron spotted his approval rates fall for the 2nd month in a row.
9/Four/17, 9:55 AM CEST
Majority of Brits support high-skilled EU migration: survey
Brits also in favor of keeping migrants in construction, hospitality and as fruit-pickers.
9/Four/17, 8:58 AM CEST
Global shockwave after North Korea nuclear threats
German TV debate, Belgian doctors and Brexit lessons featured on the front pages.
9/Four/17, 6:39 AM CEST
Trump has determined to end immigration program, with 6-month delay
Senior White House aides met Sunday afternoon to discuss how to roll out the controversial stir affecting hundreds of thousands of Dreamers.
9/Four/17, Four:05 AM CEST
Further on Italian right, a house divided
Matteo Salvini propelled Northern League up in polls, but his ambitions clash with party’s traditional separatist roots.
9/Four/17, Four:02 AM CEST
Brussels bubble has a diversity problem
European institutions urgently need to promote a more racially, ethnically and religiously varied staff.
9/Four/17, 1:05 AM CEST
Five takeaways from the Merkel-Schulz showdown
The race for very first place is over but other key questions are still to be lodged.
9/Trio/17, 11:54 PM CEST
In foot TV debate, Schulz fights to close gap on Merkel
The Social Democrat challenger’s blows bounce off veteran conservative chancellor.
9/Trio/17, 9:53 PM CEST
Mattis warns of ‘massive military response’ if North Korea menaces attack
The remarks go after a series of presidential tweets.
9/Three/17, Four:11 PM CEST
France to wage all-fronts war on unemployment, PM says
Edouard Philippe promises raft of reforms, not just to labor law.
9/Three/17, Three:05 PM CEST
Trump warns North Korea leaders ‘only understand one thing’
The president’s tweets come after Pyongyang claims another major nuclear breakthrough.
9/Trio/17, 1:41 PM CEST
EU ‘ready to sharpen sanctions’ vs North Korea after nuclear test
Donald Tusk noted that the latest test violated North Korea’s obligations under international law.
9/Trio/17, 11:11 AM CEST
Trump gets do-over, comforts Harvey victims
The president returned to Texas to play the role of empathizer-in-chief, after being criticized for not meeting survivors on his very first journey.
9/Trio/17, Ten:58 AM CEST
US Army unprepared to deal with Russia in Europe
A self-assessment by the 173rd Airborne Brigade is called ‘a real eye-opener’ to how some critical capabilities to deter Russia have eroded.
9/Two/17, 11:12 AM CEST
Trump to nominate Richard Grenell as ambassador to Germany
US president also picks envoys to Croatia, Estonia and Switzerland.
9/Two/17, Four:Ten AM CEST
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
9/Two/17, Four:04 AM CEST
Are think tanks fated?
Nope. They’re poised for a comeback.
9/1/17, 7:06 PM CEST
German election TV duel: as it happened
Rolling coverage as Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz go head-to-head three weeks before polling day.
9/1/17, 6:38 PM CEST
Far-right German candidate promises to get rid of Arabic numerals
‘Just wait until I am mayor … then there will be normal numbers,’ says NPD mayoral candidate.
9/1/17, Three:11 PM CEST
Jewish community ‘gravely’ worried about Poland’s rising anti-Semitism
Latest anti-Semitic incidents include the display of fascist slogans and flags at state ceremonies, Jewish group says.
9/1/17, Two:43 PM CEST
Yanis Varoufakis: I told Jeremy Corbyn to be a radical Remainer
Former Greek minister says ‘Labour has shown greater political initiative and seriousness than Theresa May.’
9/1/17, Two:17 PM CEST
German citizens detained in Turkey over ‘political accusations’
‘Our request for Turkey is clear: We expect the German citizens to be liberated,’ says Berlin.
9/1/17, 1:09 PM CEST
Conservative-liberal coalition gains support among Germans: poll
A separate survey also shows a conservative-liberal coalition could be possible.
9/1/17, 12:08 PM CEST
Inwards the Brexit talks: seventy two hours in Brussels
Behind the scenes of the negotiations in Brussels.
9/1/17, 11:37 AM CEST
Martin Schulz: ‘We can still turn the tide’
Social Democrats lag behind Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU alliance in the polls, with three weeks to go before the vote.
9/1/17, Ten:42 AM CEST
Mattis goes on offensive to say he backs Trump
The defense secretary’s earlier comments ‘didn’t contradict anything the president said,’ Mattis says.
9/1/17, 9:39 AM CEST
World in no rush to suggest Trump help post-Harvey
After Katrina, countries around the globe suggested to help the U.S. After Harvey, only a few — Mexico and troubled Venezuela among them — have volunteered aid.
9/1/17, 9:16 AM CEST
Sigmar Gabriel: It’s not over yet
A journalist detained in Turkey, Macron’s labor law and Schiphol’s reputation under threat in the European press.
9/1/17, Four:04 AM CEST
Dummkopfs’ guide to the German election
Ahead of Sunday night’s TV duel, everything you need to know about the big vote.
8/31/17, Ten:Legal PM CEST
Donald Trump to personally donate $1 million to storm ease efforts, White House says
FEMA had approved almost $25 million in assistance to people affected by Hurricane Harvey.
8/31/17, 8:43 PM CEST
Mattis says no rift with Trump on North Korea
The defense secretary’s earlier comments ‘didn’t contradict anything the president said,’ Mattis said Thursday.
8/31/17, 8:31 PM CEST
Don’t judge Trump on how he treats Harvey
Disasters can hurt decent leaders and pump up bad ones.
8/31/17, 7:51 PM CEST
Top US commander says ISIS leader most likely still alive
Lt. Gen. Steve Townsend said his view is informed by ‘some indicators in intelligence channels that he’s alive.’
8/31/17, 7:23 PM CEST
A brief history of having cake and eating it
How an old expression became one of the key phrases of Brexit.
8/31/17, 7:05 PM CEST
US retaliates against Russia by forcing closure of three diplomatic compounds
The tit-for-tat leaves Russia and the US with three consulates each in the other’s country.
8/31/17, 6:55 PM CEST
Unity of Central Europe’s Visegrad Group under strain
Czechs and Slovaks seek to stay close to Berlin, Paris and Brussels, in contrast to Grind and Hungarian leaders.
8/31/17, Five:42 PM CEST
Hungary: We built a wall and the EU should pay for it
Hungary expects €400 million for ‘protecting all the citizens of Europe from the flood of illegal migrants.’
8/31/17, Trio:07 PM CEST
Mueller teams up with Fresh York attorney general in Manafort probe
The cooperation is the latest sign that the investigation into Trump’s former campaign chairman is intensifying.
8/31/17, Two:15 PM CEST
Russia’s foreign minister warns Tillerson: Fresh North Korea sanctions could be ‘dangerous’
Pyongyang has ramped up its aggression in latest months.
8/31/17, Two:14 PM CEST
Jeremy Corbyn exposes … his Christmas cake recipe
Labour leader discusses youth politics and his signature bake.
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German car companies ran cartel going back to the 90s: report
Case could be one of the thickest in German industrial history, news magazine Der Spiegel says.
7/21/17, Trio:05 PM CET
Updated 7/21/17, Trio:07 PM CET
Major German car companies agreed in secret working groups going back to the 1990s on technical issues, suppliers and costs in what may be one of the thickest cartel cases in the country’s history, news magazine Der Spiegel reported Friday.
Volkswagen flagged the practice in a briefing it sent to German competition authorities, according to the magazine. Volkswagen reportedly said it struck agreements with Audi, Porsche, BMW and Daimler in secret working groups on a number of technical and economic aspects of their cars and production processes. Daimler also submitted a report to the competition authorities, the magazine said.
The working groups even set the stage for the Dieselgate scandal, Der Spiegel reported. The companies agreed on the size of tanks containing AdBlue fluid, which reduces harass emissions — but the tanks proved too puny to do the job so manipulation became the only way to keep emissions readings low, the magazine said.