The siesta, a sacred afternoon break in Spain, was once mocked as lazy. But now, countries like Germany, which were among the siesta haters, are taking another look.
Tag: Germany
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Germany Says China Trade Could Create Perilous Dependence
A long-awaited strategy statement is an attempt to set a coherent approach for dealing with China, Germany’s largest trading partner, in policy and business.
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NATO Tries to Remember What It Means to Fight a European War
Supporting Ukraine and clarifying its relationship with the alliance will be a dominant theme at an upcoming summit. But NATO’s efforts to strengthen its own defenses along its eastern flank will also be key.
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As Germany’s Business Model Wobbles, Firms Reassess Reliance on China
Geopolitical risks involving Russia and China have exposed long-ignored strains on Germany’s socioeconomic model. The family businesses underpinning its economy are seeking a new path.
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Germany Is Learning a Lesson
As the country ventures beyond the West, it is revisiting its sense of self.