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German economy has put worst of COVID crisis behind it – Altmaier

The German economy has put the worst of the coronavirus crisis behind it and could achieve faster-than-expected growth of 4% this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Thursday. The…

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Trump’s infection shows officials must take virus seriously – Germany’s Altmaier

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s coronavirus infection showed that politicians must take the COVID-19 pandemic more seriously and stop minimizing its health risks. Trump…

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German foreign, economy ministers in quarantine after coronavirus contacts

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier became the country’s second cabinet member to enter quarantine on Wednesday, writing that he would stay at home after coming into contact with the aide…

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Germany could take further public stakes in companies

Germany will take further stakes in companies threatened by the coronavirus crisis, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, adding that "probably a few dozen" firms might follow airline group Lufthansa in…

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Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier wants to set up a new government body with powers to decide quickly whether to take stakes in key domestic companies to prevent foreign takeovers.…

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German government slashes 2019 growth forecast

The German government cut its 2019 growth forecast for the second time within three months on Wednesday, reflecting a worsening slowdown in Europe's largest economy driven by a recession in…

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