WirtschaftsWoche

US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt diesel exports to Germany, according to WirtschaftsWoche, drawing attention as G7 leaders prepare to meet. The threat adds to tensions over trade and energy policy between Washington and Berlin, with the G7 summit putting transatlantic disputes back at the centre of public debate.

The crisis at German department store chain Galeria is intensifying dramatically, according to WirtschaftsWoche. The struggling retailer, which has already undergone repeated restructurings, insolvency proceedings and store closures in recent years, is reportedly facing another sharp deterioration in its business situation, raising fresh questions about the survival of the traditional chain and the future of department stores in Germany.