German economic growth to be hit by Ukraine crisis, Ifo head says

(Reuters) - German economic growth will shrink towards zero in the second quarter due to the Ukraine crisis and the tough new economic sanctions imposed on Russia from 0.8 percent in the first quarter, the head of Germany's Ifo institute said on Saturday.

Concern in Greece over Angela Merkel's win

There has been a worried response in Greece to the win for German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Sunday's election.

Belgium protests over German low pay in EU complaint

The European Commission is studying a complaint from Belgium about low wages at some German firms, described by Belgium as unfair "social dumping".