María Martínez Romero

@Reuters correspondent in Berlin, covering Germany’s economy & finance. Fulbrighter at @ColumbiaSIPA. High energy levels my own. Opinions too.
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[María Martínez Romero @MariaRomar]

Todo lo que funcionó (bien) tras la agresión de La Manada https://t.co/6jCXhfNVqi via @el_pais

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Was it easier for baby boomers to reach financial security than it is for younger generations?

Germany's proposed pension reforms will ease pressure on younger workers, but the path to financial stability remains steeper than that of their parents.

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected US President Donald Trump's call for military support in the war against Iran, stressing Germany's focus on diplomacy. Pistorius also downplayed concerns over NATO unity https://t.co/CDrJOd9Aqr

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I hope @carstenbrzeski is right and the recovery of the German economy with the fiscal U-turn is like the good old ketchup bottle: "Initially, no matter what you do, nothing comes out of the bottle until suddenly the whole thing splashes out at once."

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To wrap up our China trip coverage, here’s an analysis of what to expect from the EU’s upcoming economic security doctrine, set to be unveiled on Dec. 3.
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The influx of Chinese imports into Europe has gathered momentum since Trump imposed tariffs on China. Governments and companies say the EU needs to act to ensure fair competition.
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Agosto ha sido provechoso para Putin y Trump, apocalíptico para los gazatíes, desastroso para los europeos y trágico para todos. https://t.co/8act1kxgLi via @el_pais

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As many southern European cities grow tired of tourists, Berlin is pitching itself as an antidote to the crowds, blistering heatwaves and anti-tourism protests causing problems elsewhere. https://t.co/RFYkeq2Vcj

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Cómo es posible que el mismo pueblo que lleva un holocausto en su memoria haya perdido la compasión de forma tan monstruosa
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What a powerful story!
Migrants describe ten years in Europe, the journey to truly belong continues...

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Sobre un libro que describe los efectos del hambre en el gueto de Varsovia. Las autoridades israelíes de hoy deberían leerlo.

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US, China finish talks in Stockholm as tariff truce holds for now https://t.co/7JzQvEXtld

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Germany is set to gradually raise its hourly minimum wage to 14.60 euros by 2027. The country would then have the second-highest minimum wage in the EU behind Luxembourg:
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Thousands of owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - some 99% of German firms, known collectively as the Mittelstand - may have to wind up their businesses if they cannot find a successor.

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[Tax Foundation Europe @TFEuropeTax]

Without aligning fiscal discipline with pro-growth tax policies, Germany and the EU risk high deficits, mounting debt, and sustained inflation.

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How a small drop in vaccination rate can lead to measles outbreaks:
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[John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch]

Since Trump was elected, US support for international cooperation of all kinds has climbed sharply, from free trade to overseas assistance.

Perhaps Trump’s real MAGA legacy will be Making Americans Globalists Again

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Persuading Germans to break open their piggy banks and spend will be a challenging task for the new government.
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In the Barbie movie, the iconic doll faces a pivotal decision: opt for her trademark sky-high stilettos or embrace the down-to-earth comfort of the quintessentially German Birkenstock sandal? Now, however, Barbie may have another consideration: price. https://t.co/Ziv9JX11tz