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High Tech from Leip...
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The heavy machinery produced by the Kirow company in Leipzig is individually manufactured. The products are sold everywhere from Brazil to China, where they are us...

High Tech from Leipzig: Special Transporters for the Steel Ind...

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High Tech from Leipzig: Special Transporters for the Steel Industry

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The heavy machinery produced by the Kirow company in Leipzig is individually manufactured. The products are sold everywhere from Brazil to China, where they are used in the steel industry. The Leipzig manufacturer has been building railway cranes and special transporters for over 100 years now. Their machinery is highly-specialized, and each unit sells for at least half a million euros. Report by Julia Henrichmann.

Family Business - A...
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The two brothers at Alb-Gold were forced to take over the reins abruptly after the death of their father, Klaus Freidler. Alb-Gold is Germany’s second-largest past...

Family Business - Alb-Gold Rolls out the Pasta

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Family Business - Alb-Gold Rolls out the Pasta

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The two brothers at Alb-Gold were forced to take over the reins abruptly after the death of their father, Klaus Freidler. Alb-Gold is Germany’s second-largest pasta manufacturer, and has an annual turnover of around €25 million. The family-owned firm is now headed by the brothers Oliver und André, together with their mother, Irmgard Freidler. Report by Anja Kimmig.

"Just in Time” - Lo...
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Few people know that Germany currently spends about €400 million a year for research in the field of logistics. And that sector is a huge business, currently emplo...

"Just in Time” - Logistics in Germany

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"Just in Time” - Logistics in Germany

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Few people know that Germany currently spends about €400 million a year for research in the field of logistics. And that sector is a huge business, currently employing some 2.8 million of the country’s workforce. Holger Trzeczak pays a visit to Hamburg on the "Logistik-Tag 2012”, which holds events across Germany, to see what’s it’s all about.

A Greek Exit from t...
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The May parliamentary elections show that a majority of Greeks are opposed to continuing the current austerity measures. As a result, Greece is looking increasingl...

A Greek Exit from the Euro?

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A Greek Exit from the Euro?

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The May parliamentary elections show that a majority of Greeks are opposed to continuing the current austerity measures. As a result, Greece is looking increasingly likely to exit the eurozone. If Greece abandons its drastic budget cuts, its future in the eurozone is imperiled. In anticipation of the end of the euro, many Greeks are withdrawing their bank savings. Report by Miltiades Arsenopoulos

Euro or Drachma - W...
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Our studio guest this week is Ansgar Belke, director of the Institute of Business and Economic Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen and research director fo...

Euro or Drachma - What Will Greece’s Currency of the Future Be?

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Euro or Drachma - What Will Greece’s Currency of the Future Be?

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Our studio guest this week is Ansgar Belke, director of the Institute of Business and Economic Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen and research director for international macroeconomics at the German Institute for Economic Research. We speak with him about the likelihood of a Greek euro exit.

The Changing Face o...
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North-Rhine Westphalia has a strong economy, producing goods and services worth over €540bn a year. But the state has been suffering from a decline in traditional ...

The Changing Face of North-Rhine Westphalia - Krefeld

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The Changing Face of North-Rhine Westphalia - Krefeld

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North-Rhine Westphalia has a strong economy, producing goods and services worth over €540bn a year. But the state has been suffering from a decline in traditional industries - and is turning increasingly to future-oriented industries. We look at the situation in Krefeld, where textile firms have been turned into enterprises with completely different areas of business. Report by Marion Hütter.

Delays to China - B...
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Four years ago, Hainan Airlines set up a direct airlink between Berlin and Beijing. The opening of the new international "Willy Brandt" airport in the German capit...

Delays to China - Berlin’s New Airport

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Delays to China - Berlin’s New Airport

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Four years ago, Hainan Airlines set up a direct airlink between Berlin and Beijing. The opening of the new international "Willy Brandt" airport in the German capital was to have increased capacity. The opening of the airport has now been postponed indefinitely, however. Now, confusion reigns at Hainan Airlines. Report by Hagen Tober.

Lipp System - Germa...
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The family-run enterprise Lipp is an established global player in the biogas production sector. The Baden-Württemberg company is also successful in Japan - and is ...

Lipp System - German Green Technology for Japan

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Lipp System - German Green Technology for Japan

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The family-run enterprise Lipp is an established global player in the biogas production sector. The Baden-Württemberg company is also successful in Japan - and is as such setting a trend. After the Fukushima disaster, renewable energies are in greater demand than ever in Japan. That means good business for Lipp. The company recently built a €20m biogas facility in Sendai. Report by Michael Hyngar.

Grassroots Protests...
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Companies planning major projects in Germany can often expect opposition from the public. Could this become a problem for the German economy? We discuss the issue ...

Grassroots Protests - A Problem for German Industry?

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Grassroots Protests - A Problem for German Industry?

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Companies planning major projects in Germany can often expect opposition from the public. Could this become a problem for the German economy? We discuss the issue with Tilman Brück from the German Institute for economic research.

Switch-Off or Turn-...
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Germany is committed to its nuclear phase-out, but things are not going according to plan. Most people want clean energy - but there is massive local resistance in...

Switch-Off or Turn-Off? Grassroots Protests Frustrate Power Gr...

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Switch-Off or Turn-Off? Grassroots Protests Frustrate Power Grid Expansion

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Germany is committed to its nuclear phase-out, but things are not going according to plan. Most people want clean energy - but there is massive local resistance in places where new pylons are to be erected. Power operator Tennet is facing considerable delays due to public opposition. The company has now decided to respond with information events for the populations affected. Report by Claudia Laszczak.

Europe's Anxiety - ...
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Rarely have elections in Europe been followed as closely as the current ones in France and Greece. They will help decide the future of the euro. Will the Stability...

Europe's Anxiety - After the Elections in France and Greece

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Europe's Anxiety - After the Elections in France and Greece

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Rarely have elections in Europe been followed as closely as the current ones in France and Greece. They will help decide the future of the euro. Will the Stability Mechanism survive? Can the austerity measures work? It was the economy that essentially got the governments of both countries into trouble. Made in Germany looks at the situation of their labor markets, the trends taking shape for new borrowing, and the unexpected growth figures. Report by Dan Hirschfeld.

Contall - Container...
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Eight years have passed since Bettina Kretschmer took over as managing director of Contall. Armed with a degree in business administration, she has held her own in...

Contall - Container Manufacturing with a Woman's Touch

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Contall - Container Manufacturing with a Woman's Touch

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Eight years have passed since Bettina Kretschmer took over as managing director of Contall. Armed with a degree in business administration, she has held her own in a male-dominated sector. The company located near Leipzig specializes in making containers. It's been growing by leaps and bounds. Her daughter also works at the company as chief of the marketing division. Jana Kretschmer is in line to take over as head of the company one day. Report by Miltiades Arsenopoulos.

Latvia - Exodus of ...
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For a time, Latvia was the Baltic Republics' economic locomotive. But the international economic crisis has taken a heavy toll. The country's economy has suffered ...

Latvia - Exodus of Young People

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Latvia - Exodus of Young People

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For a time, Latvia was the Baltic Republics' economic locomotive. But the international economic crisis has taken a heavy toll. The country's economy has suffered harder than any other in the European Union. Many well-educated young Latvians are now seeking their fortunes abroad. According to the latest estimates, the nation of 2.2 million had lost more than 200,000 people mostly to immigration. It's a serious drain and a serious threat to Latvia's economic recovery. Report by Karl Harenbrock.

Where to Now for th...
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What are the ramifications of the elections in France and Greece? Is the cohesion of the euro zone at risk? We ask these questions of Ferdinand Fichtner from the G...

Where to Now for the Euro Zone?

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Where to Now for the Euro Zone?

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What are the ramifications of the elections in France and Greece? Is the cohesion of the euro zone at risk? We ask these questions of Ferdinand Fichtner from the German Institute for Economic Research.

Handmade in Germany...
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The envelope of an average hot air balloon covers some 1200 square meters. The gores that make it up are assembled in Schroeder's own sewing hall. This family busi...

Handmade in Germany: the Schroeder Hot Air Balloon Manufacturer

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Handmade in Germany: the Schroeder Hot Air Balloon Manufacturer

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The envelope of an average hot air balloon covers some 1200 square meters. The gores that make it up are assembled in Schroeder's own sewing hall. This family business even produces the baskets and burners itself. A plain hot air balloon runs about 40,000 euros, a price some advertisers are willing to pay for the unusual visibility. Schroeder exports its balloons all over the world, many of them made to customers’ specifications. Report by Marion Hütter.

La generación perdi...
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The jobless rate in Spain has soared. Youth unemployment now stands at nearly 50 percent. In Spain, they are now called "La generación perdida" - the lost generati...

La generación perdida? A lost Generation?

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La generación perdida? A lost Generation?

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The jobless rate in Spain has soared. Youth unemployment now stands at nearly 50 percent. In Spain, they are now called "La generación perdida" - the lost generation. Many university graduates are making do with internships, highly-trained engineers are moving abroad, and high school graduates are searching for work with no success. In southern Spain, which has been hardest-hit by unemployment, jobless young people are organizing protests. Report by Julia Henrichmann.

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What's a Euro Worth - A Visit to a 1 Euro Store

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What's a Euro Worth - A Visit to a 1 Euro Store
12/28/11

Every item for 1 euro - there’s no overlooking the slogan of this "Euroshop" store. Each washing-up brush, china plate, roll of tape or bottle of nail polish costs exactly 100 euro cents. But how much is a euro really worth - in stores and in people's minds? Made in Germany decided to find out.For many, 1-euro shops are synonymous with junk. But the Euroshop company hopes to dispel this image. Its stores are well-kept and can be found on ritzy shopping streets—like the Kurfürstendamm in Berlin. Euroshop already has 170 stores and regularly opens new ones. Germans seem to like the concept, but how does a 1-euro store generate a turnover of over 100 million euros? What do customers get for a euro and is it worth the money? How many euros do the store's employees earn? Is the euro now a junk currency? Claudia Laszczak went on site to find out.