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AfD scores landslide regional victory but falls short of majority
The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a major victory in a regional election on Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since World War II.
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Business
Euroviews. STIHL chief: Reforms — this is how we can retain our prosperity
Germany's economy has been in crisis for years, writes Nikolas Stihl in an OpEd for Euronews. Better business conditions are key to breaking the stagnation, he argues — with nothing less than prosperity and the welfare state at stake.
Economy
German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations
Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.
Economy
Germany risks missing gas storage target, threatening industry output
Germany will miss its November gas-storage target if injections continue at their current pace, the country’s storage association has warned. Although there is no immediate gas shortage, low storage levels combined with a very cold winter could threaten industrial production in the country.
Made in Europe
The world’s tallest wind power plant is dwarfing the Eiffel tower
The world’s tallest wind turbine is currently under construction in eastern Germany; it will rise 365 metres above ground level. This makes it taller than the Eiffel Tower. The technical masterpiece is due to be operational this autumn. Hans von der Brelie was granted access to visit the site.
Culture news
‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship
Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.
