{"id":1873676,"date":"2026-04-09T08:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873676"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:14:35","slug":"how-germanys-left-party-is-split-over-anti-zionism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873676","title":{"rendered":"How Germany&#8217;s Left Party is split over anti-Zionism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689303_6.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"s1sfzv1a sk6xmai\">\n<div class=\"content-area sa7l9jt s9mg977\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"sharing-icons-inline\" class=\"c75t7t0 hh5424a in-line closed\">\n<div class=\"copy-button-wrapper closed\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5BtOu<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"s4bcs45\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689303_800.webp 50w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689303_801.webp 129w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689303_802.webp 352w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689303_803.webp 575w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 575px)\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" \/><figcaption class=\"c1oedowi lofg86o m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">A new law introduced last week has failed to curb rising prices [FILE: April 6, 2026]<small class=\"copyright c19ed66t ihwmx5 idu7i8u lxmvniw icns9en rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">Image: Michael Kuenne\/PRESSCOV\/ZUMA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-live-blog-rich-text-overview\" id=\"live-blog-rich-text-overview\" class=\"c1800ln sq3xutt atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-live-blog-rich-text-overview\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section What you need to know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"c2fyhwl ctymiyf content-block i1if36d6 i1ytahzz\">\n<h2 class=\"cp7bjxx h1du6kc5 lt5vbch pohyj9x s16w0xvi m1u0isv1 b1fzgn0z\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<ul>\n<li>Petrol prices in Germany have risen by around 11 cents per liter since the end of March<\/li>\n<li>The spike coincides with a new rule under which gas stations can only raise prices once per day<\/li>\n<li>German industrial output unexpectedly fell in February<\/li>\n<li>But exports from Germany in February surpassed expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Here is a roundup of the main news from and about <\/em><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany\/t-17871182\">Germany<\/a><em> on Thursday, April 9, 2026:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"s1ogwy7c ev9ivjh\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76720047\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-liveblog-post-76720047\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Federal Cartel Office chief urges rapid fuel price cuts<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">04\/09\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">April 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Federal Cartel Office chief urges rapid fuel price cuts<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76689335\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689335_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A petrol station in Germany\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Petrol prices have hit record highs recently [FILE: April 6, 2026]<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Achille Abboud\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The president of the German government&#8217;s Cartel Office has called for swift price reductions at petrol stations across the country in light of the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-says-lebanon-not-part-of-ceasefire-deal-iran-says-it-is\/live-76700191\">fragile truce agreed on Wednesday<\/a> has seen the price of crude oil drop.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Falling crude oil prices are a clear signal\u2014and they should also be reflected at the pump in a timely manner,&#8221; Andreas Mundt said told the <em>Handelsblatt<\/em> newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>Since the outbreak of the war, petrol prices have surged, particularly in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>To offset the rise, Germany introduced a new law that allows gas stations to raise prices only once a day. But rather than leading to an immediate reduction, prices have continued to increase.<\/p>\n<p>The price hike was implemented &#8220;very quickly,&#8221; Mundt pointed out. &#8220;It would only be logical if the same applied in the other direction.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While Mundt said assessments on whether the rule change has had the desired effect would have to wait, he said the new law should restore some stability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Consumers will benefit in the long run from being able to compare prices more effectively and make more informed decisions about where to fill up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5BuO7<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76719618\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-liveblog-post-76719618\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">04\/09\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">April 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Legendary German actor Mario Adorf has died at the age of 95.<\/p>\n<p>Adorf passed away on Wednesday, &#8220;after a short illness in his apartment in Paris,&#8221; his longtime manager Michael Stark said. Stark added that during a recent visit, the actor had thanked his audience for their decades of loyalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The president of the German Bundestag (parliament), Julia Kl\u00f6ckner of the ruling CDU, praised Adorf as one of Germany&#8217;s &#8220;most important actors,&#8221; whose artistic work had shaped generations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With his unmistakable presence and versatility, he enriched German and European cinema in a lasting way; his voice was powerful and authentic\u2014yet imbued with a subtle thoughtfulness,&#8221; Kl\u00f6ckner said Thursday in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Adorf and his decades-long career <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/veteran-german-actor-mario-adorf-dies-aged-95\/a-76718629\">in this obituary by DW&#8217;s Sven T\u00f6niges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5BuHC<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76719025\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-liveblog-post-76719025\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section WATCH: How Germany&#8217;s Left Party is split over anti-Zionism<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">04\/09\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">April 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">WATCH: How Germany&#8217;s Left Party is split over anti-Zionism<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Israel&#8217;s military offensives in Gaza, Lebanon and against Iran have reopened deep divisions inside Germany&#8217;s Left Party, reigniting a long\u2011running debate over where anti\u2011Zionist criticism ends and antisemitism begins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 How Germany's Left Party is split over anti-Zionism\" class=\"headline\">How Germany&#8217;s Left Party is split over anti-Zionism<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76705886\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76705886\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76706130_605.webp\" data-duration=\"07:58\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/je\/je20260408_FSLeftPartyZionism_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5Bu7d<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76718470\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-liveblog-post-76718470\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Germany&#8217;s industrial output falls after weak 1st quarter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">04\/09\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">April 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Germany&#8217;s industrial output falls after weak 1st quarter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"74575450\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/74575450_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"An employee works on the assembly line for the Volkswagen (VW) ID.3 electric car of German carmaker Volkswagen, at the 'Transparent Factory' \"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">While overall industrial production fell, Germany&#8217;s auto industry output  grew 1.7% [FILE: May 2025]<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Jens Schlueter\/AFP<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Germany&#8217;s industrial production declined unexpectedly in February.<\/p>\n<p>The fall came even before <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-threatens-new-hostilities-as-israel-pounds-lebanon\/live-76715205\">the war in the Middle East<\/a> broke out and severely disrupted global markets and supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Data from the German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) published on Thursday said German industrial output declined by 0.3% in February compared to the previous month, when it remained flat. Production had been expected to grow by 0.6% to 0.7%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Data released today underline that Germany&#8217;s manufacturing sector was subdued even before the Iran conflict,&#8221; Andrew Kennigham, chief Europe economist at Capital Economics, said, according to Reuters news agency.<\/p>\n<p>Economists say the weak industrial output points to an underwhelming first quarter for the largest economy in Europe, and the fact that Germany&#8217;s economy was set to contract irrespective of the crisis in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As much as we were hoping to finally comment on some good economic news from Germany, it is a bit like waiting for a German train these days: definitely delayed \u200band uncertain whether it will ever arrive,&#8221; said Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 Shock over gas prices\" class=\"headline\">Shock over gas prices<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76560113\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76560113\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76588684_605.webp\" data-duration=\"03:36\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/vps\/webvideos\/ENG\/2026\/BUSI\/BUSIENG260330_CMS_QWI_GASPREISSCHOCK_01SMW_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<h3>Exports surpass expectations<\/h3>\n<p>German exports, however, rose more than expected, driven by stronger demand in Europe, Destatis said.<\/p>\n<p>Exports rose by 3.6% compared to January, the biggest rise since May 2022. Forecasts had predicted a 1% increase.<\/p>\n<p>The rise was largely due to a monthly increase of 5.8% in exports to EU countries, while exports to nations outside the EU rose by 0.8%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Exports to the US, Germany&#8217;s main export destination, fell by 7.5%, largely due to the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/trump-and-merz-discuss-iran-tariffs-and-ukraine\/live-76199914\">tariffs imposed by the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5Btyg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76717334\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-liveblog-post-76717334\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Germany&#8217;s fuel prices rise much sharper than EU neighbors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">04\/09\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">April 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Germany&#8217;s fuel prices rise much sharper than EU neighbors<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76716697\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76716697_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Germany, Berlin 2026 | Price board at a gas station following the ceasefire in Iran\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Gas prices in Germany have fallen slightly since Wednesday&#8217;s ceasfire, but remain far higher than before the war began<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Caro Kadatz\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Petrol prices in Germany have risen by far more than in other EU countries, the latest data from the European Commission showed.<\/p>\n<p>Prices increased by around 11 euro cents ($0.12) per liter between March 30 and April 6.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of gas only rose by a few cents in most countries neighboring Germany. In Poland and Austria, prices even declined after government intervention.<\/p>\n<p>The period in question overlaps with a <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news-new-fuel-price-law-prompts-huge-midday-spike\/live-76616425\">new law<\/a> that was introduced in Germany, known as the &#8220;12 p.m. rule&#8221;, which stipulates that gas stations can only raise their prices once per day, at midday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The policy was modeled on one introduced by neighboring Austria. Critics had highlighted the risk that it could increase prices rather than lower them, arguing that petrol stations might raise prices sharply at 12 p.m. to offset their inability to raise them later.<\/p>\n<p>ADAC, Germany&#8217;s motorists&#8217; association, said the first days after the new rule was introduced saw average price jumps of more than 10 cents nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>An Economy Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that it was too early to draw firm conclusions on whether the new law is having the desired effect.<\/p>\n<p>Petrol prices have surged since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 How Germans feel about daily fuel price freeze\" class=\"headline\">How Germans feel about daily fuel price freeze<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76631423\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76631423\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76631318_605.webp\" data-duration=\"02:20\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/je\/je20260401_QENERGY19C_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5BtgM<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76716368\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252#post-liveblog-post-76716368\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Welcome to our coverage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">04\/09\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">April 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Welcome to our coverage<\/h2>\n<div class=\"a9wq4ao author-details\"><span><span class=\"separator lxmvniw m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"> | <\/span><span class=\"extra-info lxmvniw m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"> Editor<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76716634\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76716634_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms in bloom in Bonn's city center\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Bonn&#8217;s famed cherry blossoms dazzled locals and visitors throughout the Easter weekend<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Raphael Schmitt\/Beautiful Sports\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Guten Morgen<\/em>\u00a0from Bonn, where the sun is shining, spring is nearing full swing and the city&#8217;s cherry blossoms are close to peak bloom.<\/p>\n<p>But the pleasant weather can&#8217;t distract from the issue on many German motorists&#8217; minds: rising petrol prices, driven by the disruption to oil supplies due to the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Prices have surged in Germany in recent days, significantly more than in many of its <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/european-union-eu\/t-17440066\">EU<\/a> neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>Something that has not surged, however, are German exports, which unexpectedly fell in February, the latest figures show.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned as we bring you the latest on those stories and more from Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5BtQm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"h4zlaoh bp605kw center\">\n<div role=\"button\" data-tracking-name=\"show-more\" class=\"show-more-button s1va3u11 t1y9040i m7i2pic e3w9kkf b19vsmfu cx4rgdt ih9bob8 disabled sngcpkw w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">Show more posts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<ul>\n<li>Petrol prices in Germany have risen by around 11 cents per liter since the end of March<\/li>\n<li>The spike coincides with a new rule under which gas stations can only raise prices once per day<\/li>\n<li>German industrial output unexpectedly fell in February<\/li>\n<li>But exports from Germany in February surpassed expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Here is a roundup of the main news from and about <\/em><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany\/t-17871182\">Germany<\/a><em> on Thursday, April 9, 2026:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Here is a roundup of the main news from and about <\/em><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany\/t-17871182\">Germany<\/a><em> on Thursday, April 9, 2026:<\/em><\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76689335\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76689335_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A petrol station in Germany\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Petrol prices have hit record highs recently [FILE: April 6, 2026]<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Achille Abboud\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The president of the German government&#8217;s Cartel Office has called for swift price reductions at petrol stations across the country in light of the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-says-lebanon-not-part-of-ceasefire-deal-iran-says-it-is\/live-76700191\">fragile truce agreed on Wednesday<\/a> has seen the price of crude oil drop.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Falling crude oil prices are a clear signal\u2014and they should also be reflected at the pump in a timely manner,&#8221; Andreas Mundt said told the <em>Handelsblatt<\/em> newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>Since the outbreak of the war, petrol prices have surged, particularly in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>To offset the rise, Germany introduced a new law that allows gas stations to raise prices only once a day. But rather than leading to an immediate reduction, prices have continued to increase.<\/p>\n<p>The price hike was implemented &#8220;very quickly,&#8221; Mundt pointed out. &#8220;It would only be logical if the same applied in the other direction.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While Mundt said assessments on whether the rule change has had the desired effect would have to wait, he said the new law should restore some stability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Consumers will benefit in the long run from being able to compare prices more effectively and make more informed decisions about where to fill up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The president of the German government&#8217;s Cartel Office has called for swift price reductions at petrol stations across the country in light of the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-says-lebanon-not-part-of-ceasefire-deal-iran-says-it-is\/live-76700191\">fragile truce agreed on Wednesday<\/a> has seen the price of crude oil drop.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Falling crude oil prices are a clear signal\u2014and they should also be reflected at the pump in a timely manner,&#8221; Andreas Mundt said told the <em>Handelsblatt<\/em> newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>Since the outbreak of the war, petrol prices have surged, particularly in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>To offset the rise, Germany introduced a new law that allows gas stations to raise prices only once a day. But rather than leading to an immediate reduction, prices have continued to increase.<\/p>\n<p>The price hike was implemented &#8220;very quickly,&#8221; Mundt pointed out. &#8220;It would only be logical if the same applied in the other direction.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While Mundt said assessments on whether the rule change has had the desired effect would have to wait, he said the new law should restore some stability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Consumers will benefit in the long run from being able to compare prices more effectively and make more informed decisions about where to fill up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Legendary German actor Mario Adorf has died at the age of 95.<\/p>\n<p>Adorf passed away on Wednesday, &#8220;after a short illness in his apartment in Paris,&#8221; his longtime manager Michael Stark said. Stark added that during a recent visit, the actor had thanked his audience for their decades of loyalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The president of the German Bundestag (parliament), Julia Kl\u00f6ckner of the ruling CDU, praised Adorf as one of Germany&#8217;s &#8220;most important actors,&#8221; whose artistic work had shaped generations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With his unmistakable presence and versatility, he enriched German and European cinema in a lasting way; his voice was powerful and authentic\u2014yet imbued with a subtle thoughtfulness,&#8221; Kl\u00f6ckner said Thursday in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Adorf and his decades-long career <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/veteran-german-actor-mario-adorf-dies-aged-95\/a-76718629\">in this obituary by DW&#8217;s Sven T\u00f6niges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Legendary German actor Mario Adorf has died at the age of 95.<\/p>\n<p>Adorf passed away on Wednesday, &#8220;after a short illness in his apartment in Paris,&#8221; his longtime manager Michael Stark said. Stark added that during a recent visit, the actor had thanked his audience for their decades of loyalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The president of the German Bundestag (parliament), Julia Kl\u00f6ckner of the ruling CDU, praised Adorf as one of Germany&#8217;s &#8220;most important actors,&#8221; whose artistic work had shaped generations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With his unmistakable presence and versatility, he enriched German and European cinema in a lasting way; his voice was powerful and authentic\u2014yet imbued with a subtle thoughtfulness,&#8221; Kl\u00f6ckner said Thursday in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Adorf and his decades-long career <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/veteran-german-actor-mario-adorf-dies-aged-95\/a-76718629\">in this obituary by DW&#8217;s Sven T\u00f6niges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Israel&#8217;s military offensives in Gaza, Lebanon and against Iran have reopened deep divisions inside Germany&#8217;s Left Party, reigniting a long\u2011running debate over where anti\u2011Zionist criticism ends and antisemitism begins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 How Germany's Left Party is split over anti-Zionism\" class=\"headline\">How Germany&#8217;s Left Party is split over anti-Zionism<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76705886\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76705886\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76706130_605.webp\" data-duration=\"07:58\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/je\/je20260408_FSLeftPartyZionism_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Israel&#8217;s military offensives in Gaza, Lebanon and against Iran have reopened deep divisions inside Germany&#8217;s Left Party, reigniting a long\u2011running debate over where anti\u2011Zionist criticism ends and antisemitism begins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that <a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">supports HTML5 video<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"74575450\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/74575450_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"An employee works on the assembly line for the Volkswagen (VW) ID.3 electric car of German carmaker Volkswagen, at the 'Transparent Factory' \"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">While overall industrial production fell, Germany&#8217;s auto industry output  grew 1.7% [FILE: May 2025]<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Jens Schlueter\/AFP<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Germany&#8217;s industrial production declined unexpectedly in February.<\/p>\n<p>The fall came even before <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-threatens-new-hostilities-as-israel-pounds-lebanon\/live-76715205\">the war in the Middle East<\/a> broke out and severely disrupted global markets and supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Data from the German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) published on Thursday said German industrial output declined by 0.3% in February compared to the previous month, when it remained flat. Production had been expected to grow by 0.6% to 0.7%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Data released today underline that Germany&#8217;s manufacturing sector was subdued even before the Iran conflict,&#8221; Andrew Kennigham, chief Europe economist at Capital Economics, said, according to Reuters news agency.<\/p>\n<p>Economists say the weak industrial output points to an underwhelming first quarter for the largest economy in Europe, and the fact that Germany&#8217;s economy was set to contract irrespective of the crisis in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As much as we were hoping to finally comment on some good economic news from Germany, it is a bit like waiting for a German train these days: definitely delayed \u200band uncertain whether it will ever arrive,&#8221; said Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 Shock over gas prices\" class=\"headline\">Shock over gas prices<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76560113\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76560113\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76588684_605.webp\" data-duration=\"03:36\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/vps\/webvideos\/ENG\/2026\/BUSI\/BUSIENG260330_CMS_QWI_GASPREISSCHOCK_01SMW_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<h3>Exports surpass expectations<\/h3>\n<p>German exports, however, rose more than expected, driven by stronger demand in Europe, Destatis said.<\/p>\n<p>Exports rose by 3.6% compared to January, the biggest rise since May 2022. Forecasts had predicted a 1% increase.<\/p>\n<p>The rise was largely due to a monthly increase of 5.8% in exports to EU countries, while exports to nations outside the EU rose by 0.8%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Exports to the US, Germany&#8217;s main export destination, fell by 7.5%, largely due to the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/trump-and-merz-discuss-iran-tariffs-and-ukraine\/live-76199914\">tariffs imposed by the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Germany&#8217;s industrial production declined unexpectedly in February.<\/p>\n<p>The fall came even before <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-threatens-new-hostilities-as-israel-pounds-lebanon\/live-76715205\">the war in the Middle East<\/a> broke out and severely disrupted global markets and supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Data from the German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) published on Thursday said German industrial output declined by 0.3% in February compared to the previous month, when it remained flat. Production had been expected to grow by 0.6% to 0.7%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Data released today underline that Germany&#8217;s manufacturing sector was subdued even before the Iran conflict,&#8221; Andrew Kennigham, chief Europe economist at Capital Economics, said, according to Reuters news agency.<\/p>\n<p>Economists say the weak industrial output points to an underwhelming first quarter for the largest economy in Europe, and the fact that Germany&#8217;s economy was set to contract irrespective of the crisis in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As much as we were hoping to finally comment on some good economic news from Germany, it is a bit like waiting for a German train these days: definitely delayed \u200band uncertain whether it will ever arrive,&#8221; said Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that <a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">supports HTML5 video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>German exports, however, rose more than expected, driven by stronger demand in Europe, Destatis said.<\/p>\n<p>Exports rose by 3.6% compared to January, the biggest rise since May 2022. Forecasts had predicted a 1% increase.<\/p>\n<p>The rise was largely due to a monthly increase of 5.8% in exports to EU countries, while exports to nations outside the EU rose by 0.8%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Exports to the US, Germany&#8217;s main export destination, fell by 7.5%, largely due to the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/trump-and-merz-discuss-iran-tariffs-and-ukraine\/live-76199914\">tariffs imposed by the Trump administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76716697\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76716697_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Germany, Berlin 2026 | Price board at a gas station following the ceasefire in Iran\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Gas prices in Germany have fallen slightly since Wednesday&#8217;s ceasfire, but remain far higher than before the war began<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Caro Kadatz\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Petrol prices in Germany have risen by far more than in other EU countries, the latest data from the European Commission showed.<\/p>\n<p>Prices increased by around 11 euro cents ($0.12) per liter between March 30 and April 6.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of gas only rose by a few cents in most countries neighboring Germany. In Poland and Austria, prices even declined after government intervention.<\/p>\n<p>The period in question overlaps with a <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news-new-fuel-price-law-prompts-huge-midday-spike\/live-76616425\">new law<\/a> that was introduced in Germany, known as the &#8220;12 p.m. rule&#8221;, which stipulates that gas stations can only raise their prices once per day, at midday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The policy was modeled on one introduced by neighboring Austria. Critics had highlighted the risk that it could increase prices rather than lower them, arguing that petrol stations might raise prices sharply at 12 p.m. to offset their inability to raise them later.<\/p>\n<p>ADAC, Germany&#8217;s motorists&#8217; association, said the first days after the new rule was introduced saw average price jumps of more than 10 cents nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>An Economy Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that it was too early to draw firm conclusions on whether the new law is having the desired effect.<\/p>\n<p>Petrol prices have surged since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 How Germans feel about daily fuel price freeze\" class=\"headline\">How Germans feel about daily fuel price freeze<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76631423\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76631423\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76631318_605.webp\" data-duration=\"02:20\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/je\/je20260401_QENERGY19C_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Petrol prices in Germany have risen by far more than in other EU countries, the latest data from the European Commission showed.<\/p>\n<p>Prices increased by around 11 euro cents ($0.12) per liter between March 30 and April 6.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of gas only rose by a few cents in most countries neighboring Germany. In Poland and Austria, prices even declined after government intervention.<\/p>\n<p>The period in question overlaps with a <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news-new-fuel-price-law-prompts-huge-midday-spike\/live-76616425\">new law<\/a> that was introduced in Germany, known as the &#8220;12 p.m. rule&#8221;, which stipulates that gas stations can only raise their prices once per day, at midday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The policy was modeled on one introduced by neighboring Austria. Critics had highlighted the risk that it could increase prices rather than lower them, arguing that petrol stations might raise prices sharply at 12 p.m. to offset their inability to raise them later.<\/p>\n<p>ADAC, Germany&#8217;s motorists&#8217; association, said the first days after the new rule was introduced saw average price jumps of more than 10 cents nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>An Economy Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that it was too early to draw firm conclusions on whether the new law is having the desired effect.<\/p>\n<p>Petrol prices have surged since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that <a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">supports HTML5 video<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76716634\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76716634_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms in bloom in Bonn's city center\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Bonn&#8217;s famed cherry blossoms dazzled locals and visitors throughout the Easter weekend<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Raphael Schmitt\/Beautiful Sports\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Guten Morgen<\/em>\u00a0from Bonn, where the sun is shining, spring is nearing full swing and the city&#8217;s cherry blossoms are close to peak bloom.<\/p>\n<p>But the pleasant weather can&#8217;t distract from the issue on many German motorists&#8217; minds: rising petrol prices, driven by the disruption to oil supplies due to the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Prices have surged in Germany in recent days, significantly more than in many of its <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/european-union-eu\/t-17440066\">EU<\/a> neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>Something that has not surged, however, are German exports, which unexpectedly fell in February, the latest figures show.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned as we bring you the latest on those stories and more from Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Guten Morgen<\/em>\u00a0from Bonn, where the sun is shining, spring is nearing full swing and the city&#8217;s cherry blossoms are close to peak bloom.<\/p>\n<p>But the pleasant weather can&#8217;t distract from the issue on many German motorists&#8217; minds: rising petrol prices, driven by the disruption to oil supplies due to the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Prices have surged in Germany in recent days, significantly more than in many of its <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/european-union-eu\/t-17440066\">EU<\/a> neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>Something that has not surged, however, are German exports, which unexpectedly fell in February, the latest figures show.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned as we bring you the latest on those stories and more from Germany.<\/p>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/germany-news\/live-76716252&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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