Archive for 2008

Czech prime minister Mirek Topolanek faces calls to resign after regional elections

Following the rout of conservatives in Czech Republic’s regional elections this weekend, the country's prime minister Mirek Topolanek is facing growing calls to resign.

The Daily Telegraph | October 21st, 2008

Germany refuses to bail out carmakers

Germany's giant and ailing car industry can expect little relief from the government, according to Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck.

The Daily Telegraph | October 16th, 2008

Angela Merkel: world is facing most challenging financial crisis since 1920s

German chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Wednesday that the world was facing its worst financial crisis since the 1920s, but nearly three-quarters of Germans remained unworried about the safety of their bank savings in a survey.

The Daily Telegraph | October 15th, 2008

Financial crisis boosts German banks

Germany's state-owned banks are emerging as winners from the financial tumult that has rocked Europe's largest economy and its neighbours in the last two weeks.

The Daily Telegraph | October 14th, 2008

Banking bail-out: German savers flock to state-owned banks

The German government announced a 500 billion euro (£393 bn) bail-out package for its banks as the country's chancellor, Angela Merkel, said "drastic action" was needed to shore up the financial system.

The Daily Telegraph | October 13th, 2008

Financial crisis: German minister warns of far-Right rise

Adolf Hitler's rise to power on the back of the 1930s Great Depression is a warning to Germans against dangerous political repercussions spinning out from today's financial crisis, Germany's interior minister has said.

The Daily Telegraph | October 8th, 2008

EU climate change cuts: Poland leads revolt over Russia fears

Poland has claimed that it has assembled enough votes to block a landmark EU climate change agreement after spearheading a revolt by Eastern European states that fear the package would increase their dependence on Russian natural gas supplies.

The Daily Telegraph | October 4th, 2008

Bavaria premier quits as CSU teeters following election ‘rout’

Bavaria's humiliated ruling party completed a clear-out of its top ranks yesterday as the provincial premier tendered his resignation following the departure of its leader and secretary general.

The Daily Telegraph | October 2nd, 2008

Far-right to do well in Austrian elections

As Austrians head to the polls on Sunday, an economic downturn coupled with rising anti-immigrant feeling makes a swing to the right look all but inevitable.

The Daily Telegraph | September 27th, 2008

Suspected terrorists arrested on KLM plane in Germany

German police raided an Amsterdam-bound KLM jet at Cologne airport on Friday and arrested two men suspected of planning to take part in terrorist attacks.

The Daily Telegraph | September 26th, 2008