German economy shrinks for first time since 2015
(The Guardian Germany)

Europe´s largest economy hit by weaker trade position and lower consumer spending Fears for the health of the eurozone economy have intensified after Germany, the single currency´s powerhouse, suffered its first contraction in more than three years.Tough emission tests affecting the country´s strategically important automotive industry, lower consumer spending, and weaker exports triggered by rising global protectionism resulted in the economy shrinking by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2018. Continue reading...