Volkswagen to make additional investments in US, CFO says in Davos
By Divya Chowdhury and Victoria Waldersee DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Volkswagen needs to increase investments in the U.S. to hit its market share targets, and cut costs in Europe to achieve profitable growth,
Scholz and Merz Take German Election Battle to the Davos Crowd
The race to lead Germany is diverting through Switzerland, with a campaigning push in Davos set to showcase competing visions for how to revive Europe’s biggest economy.
Scholz’s challenger vows tough border rules as attack puts migration in German election spotlight
Germany’s opposition leader has vowed to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up deportations if he is elected as chancellor next month.
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One by one, world leaders in Davos fall in line in Trump era
Last year, Mark Rutte attended the Davos gathering as Dutch prime minister while angling for his current job as secretary general of NATO, praising Trump for pushing Europeans to step up defense spending. That view — somewhat controversial then — is now widely accepted.
Crypto’s ‘new dawn’, Musk’s lawfare and a flurry of protests: Here’s what took place at Davos on Tuesday
Davos—where the world's richest and most powerful huddle together for public talks. Here's what happened at the forum on Tuesday.
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Germany’s likely next chancellor is already in contact with Macron
Paris and Berlin are currently at odds on several files including trade agreements and what approach to take on China.

Trump to address World Economic Forum

From fanboy Milei to sceptical Chinh, Davos economic forum shows Trump is resetting the world order
What is the World Economic Forum? What to know about the meeting in Davos, Trump's speech
The World Economic Forum, colloquially called "Davos" after the location at which it's hosted in the Swiss mountains, is a yearly meeting of elites.
Davos 2025: Some Notable Quotes From the World Economic Forum Meeting
Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza an
Germany's Scholz Responds to Musk, Saying Freedom of Speech Must Not Back Extreme-Right
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.
In Davos, Scholz calls for 'cool heads', cautious optimism in face of Trump
Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, but stressed the importance of "cool heads" in the face of uncertainty.
Scholz and Merz Bring German Election Campaign to Davos
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As Davos 2025 reacts to Trump tack, EU chief leads charge on fight against climate change
President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second term.
Trump dominates Davos without even being there
Last year, Mark Rutte attended the Davos gathering as Dutch prime minister while angling for his current job as secretary general of NATO, praising Trump for pushing Europeans to step up defense spending. That view — somewhat controversial then — is now widely accepted.