Brands and Markets

Italian economist Simone Romano criticises how the classical parties have responded to the crisis and warns of the consequences this has for the EU.

The economy in east Germany is characterized by clusters that have formed in traditional industrial centres. These are its strengths.

Exports are not everything – seven factors for Germany’s economic strength.

In Germany, industry is the foundation for growth – much more so than in other countries Prosperity. The most important figures at a glance.

This is where to go to find out more about Germany’s stock markets and the financial markets around the world.

The expert Christoph Bornschein knows that digitalization doesn’t work in small steps. Companies need to make radical changes.

The German travel industry is bigger than mechanical engineering. Important facts about the tourism industry.

Cooperatives are a successful economic model in Germany and throughout the world. What’s behind their success? We explain.

Economic growth and prosperity for all – the social market economy has proved to be a model for success in Germany. This is how the system works.

Are privately-owned cars soon a thing of the past? DW's Klaus Ulrich looks for answers.

Economists have warned that BMW and Daimler could be among the main victims of trade tensions between the US and China.

Start-up rally: international investors impressed by young companies from Germany. Successful start-ups are being established, particularly in Berlin.