Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany must buckle down to ensure economic renewal, amid geopolitical turmoil. Meanwhile, inflation is up again with energy prices a key driver pushing up costs. DW has the latest.
German airline Lufthansa is moving to take a majority stake in ITA Airways as early as this summer.
CEO Carsten Spohr told shareholders in Frankfurt the group would exercise its option after what he called the fastest operational airline integration ... [6132 chars]

