Germany news: Tendency to save money highest since 2008

· DW

A new poll suggests consumers are returning to economic uncertainty, amid rising inflation fears and debates about the future of pensions. Meanwhile, lawmakers are discussing German-US relations. DW has the latest.

  • Consumer confidence in Germany is projected to dip, while the propensity to save has reached its highest point since the 2008 financial crisis, a survey has found
  • The far-right AfD party set a discussion in the Bundestag to debate the country's relations with the US
  • Women will be able to take a taxi in Frankfurt during night hours for six euros

Read below for headlines, features, and analyses from across Germany from Friday, December 19: