Germany
Rising fear of terror increases demand for terrorism insurance
Rising fear of terror attacks in Germany is apparently spurring sales of insurance policies covering terror damages. Extremus, the country's only insurer offering such policies,...
Health insurance : Germany passes unpopular health system reforms
Germany's parliament Friday passed some unpopular reforms to the country's creaking health system that will increase the financial burden on patients in a bid...
Travel alert : warning for European travelers
The US State Department issued a formal alert Sunday warning Americans traveling in Europe to remain vigilant against "potential for terrorist attacks" and urging...
External growth : Allianz ready to shop for insurance firms
German insurer Allianz has set aside a billion euros (1.37 billion dollars) for future acquisitions but will take its time and shop carefully, chief...
Europe braces for the release of bank stress tests
European governments are taking big steps towards revealing if banks can withstand shocks such as hit the global economy two years ago, and now...
Merkel, Sarkozy in joint push for market reform
France and Germany on Wednesday called for a European ban on certain high-risk market dealings such as naked short selling in a joint appeal...
IMF proposes global bank tax plans
The International Monetary Fund has proposed two new global taxes on banks and other financial institutions to cover the cost of future bailouts, the...
Be careful when driving in Europe : Ten tips on accidents abroad
Brits planning an Autobahn or Autoroute adventure this summer should beware – Germany and France have been named the most expensive places in Europe...
France and Germany out of recession
Germany and France enjoyed a shock return to economic growth in the second quarter of the year, data showed on Thursday, ending their recessions...
Brits unprepared for Europe’s roads
One in three motorists surveyed by RAC* are gearing up to drive in Europe this year, but research from the motoring organisation reveals that...
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