Globalization and World Trade

The meeting between Modi and Merkel is expected to focus on ways to boost economic cooperation between the two nations.

Germany is a strong exporter, but consumes little from abroad. The result is export surpluses. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Three questions for the renowned economics professor Clemens Fuest, President of the ifo Institute for Economic Research in Munich.

The textile industry in Ethiopia is booming – thanks too to German companies.

Analysts warn that any tariffs on European cars could hurt the US auto industry, and even help China.

How German companies take on responsibility for human rights worldwide.

Hard negotiations, creative street protests – and a long-awaited handshake: The G20 Summit has opened in Hamburg. The highlights in images.

John Kirton heads a unique G20 Research Group. The team around the University of Toronto professor analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the G20, including at the summit in Hamburg.

At a joint summit, the EU and Japan champion free trade and a strategic partnership.

The G20 summit in Hamburg generates criticism and protest among many people. Who are the opponents of the summit and what are their demands?

The G20 countries vary considerably in terms of population, economy, level of digitalisation and environment.

The goal of the European Union’s Baltic Sea Strategy is to achieve economic growth, prosperity for the region’s people, and protect the environment. Once a year representatives of the states around the Baltic meet and this year Germany’s foreign office was the host.