Obama and Merkel: Politically at Odds, Personal Pals
President Obama’s relationship with Chancellor Angela
Merkel of Germany is perhaps the best he has had with any foreign
leader, but he has yet to convince her how to handle the debt crisis in
Europe.
Off the Charts: Germany’s Trade Within the Euro Zone Falls
Germany’s trade surplus with other members of the
euro zone has plummeted since the beginning of 2012, but has risen with
countries outside the European Union.
Two Towns, Two Contrasting Models
The divergent economic circumstances of two towns on
the French-German border are striking, and the reasons for the
disparities have emerged as a focal point of the French presidential
campaign.
