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# german-economy - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Even Germany's cost of borrowing is beginning to rise again
Although Germany’s bond yields are still far lower than a year ago, it’s been rising sharply in the last few days…
# german-economy - Monday 11 June, 2012
German conditions on Spanish bank deal strike blow to Ireland's hopes
Germany ensured that Spain’s €100bn banking bailout would go through the government – meaning it counts towards national debt.
# german-economy - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Germany wants state companies privatised, labour markets reformed to promote growth
EU leaders are meeting again at the end of the month to discuss a growth agenda. Here’s what Germany will propose.
# german-economy - Sunday 1 April, 2012
German central bank 'to stop taking Irish bonds as collateral'
A German newspaper report says the Bundesbank won’t take Irish, Greek or Portuguese bonds from banks any more.
# german-economy - Friday 2 March, 2012
Economic data 'not as poor as some were assuming' - Noonan
Minister for Finance says that a European growth slowdown would affect Ireland, but has already been factored into Budget forecasts.
# german-economy - Tuesday 31 January, 2012
Germany's unemployment at its lowest in two decades
When seasonally adjusted, Germany’s unemployment rate is now 6.7 per cent – the lowest it’s been for years and years.
# german-economy - Monday 9 January, 2012
The bond markets are now paying Germany to borrow money
Germany this morning issued a new batch of 6-month bills – and demand was so intense that the yield is negative.
# german-economy - Wednesday 4 January, 2012
Euro nears 12-month low after poor demand at German auction
While the demand for the latest batch of 10-year bonds was higher than November, it was far below the usual standard.
# german-economy - Wednesday 23 November, 2011
"Disaster" German bond auction sends European markets down
Germany issues €6bn in 10-year bonds – but only €3.8bn were sold, leaving the central bank to step in and buy the rest.
# german-economy - Monday 21 November, 2011
Student study: Ireland could write off 85 per cent of its European debt
The pan-European ESCP business school says Ireland could get rid of €184bn in debts – by simply cancelling them out with others.
# german-economy - Tuesday 2 August, 2011
Europe teeters on the brink as Spanish, Italian borrowing costs rise
If it was borrowing today, Spain would pay 6.3 per cent interest for a 10-year loan – a level that can’t be sustained.
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Poll: Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
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