From the Heart of Europe | 07.02.2013, 15:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 07.02.2013 | 15:00 UTC Business Finance ECB financing rate on hold despite business pressures The European Central Bank has said its keeping its benchmark financing rate on hold at a record-low 0.75 percent. The ECB has refused to enact any changes despite pressures created by the rise of the euro. Economy German wages outpace inflation Last year, Germans enjoyed higher incomes as wages grew steeper than prices in Europe's biggest economy. Although the rise was less significant than in previous years, it was the third consecutive increase in real wages. The Minimum Wage Debate - How Much is a Living? German wages rise on booming economy Business News Daimler group profits up in "mixed" 2012 German automaker Daimler posted record sales and revenues in all of its units in 2012. However, despite selling more busses, trucks and cars, growth in group profit was primarily achieved through an asset sale. Exchange Rates Currency war follows financial crisis Brazil's finance minister first spoke of a currency war in 2011. Now the battle lines are hardening as Japan opens a new round in the race to see which country can weaken its currency fastest. 'National interests' undermining Europe Schulz: EU needs to prove its own importance Davos: Monti campaigns, Lagarde looks ahead World Politics Montenegro's peculiar path to EU membership Montenegro is not a eurozone member; not even a member of the EU. But for years this small Balkan country has been using the euro as its currency. In an odd twist, it may now have to give it up in order to join the EU. Who's next to join the NATO alliance? Montenegro appoints long-time politician prime minister 50 years of DW's presence in Central and Southeastern Europe Politics Cameron's Conservatives cave in to the 'zeitgeist' The passing of the same-sex marriage bill earlier this week was hailed by its supporters as a revolutionary moment, but Cameron risked rebellion in his own party to pass the bill. So can he heal the rifts in his party? French campaigners stand up for gay marriage Cameron offers Britons EU vote, if they vote for him Cameron wants a different Europe 'Wish you weren't here' - Migration to the UK Migration Brazilians heading home from Portugal The European financial crisis is reversing old migration paths. Many Brazilians are now moving out of Portugal and back to their home country. Rising affluence in Brazil's favelas Portuguese bonds spark optimism EU-Latin America Summit achieves little Sustainability EU Parliament backs fishing practices reform Large parts of the world's waters are overfished and the EU Parliament wants to change that with new quotas for specific types of fish. On Wednesday (06.02.2013), it voted to curb overfishing. Germans get hooked on 'SlowFisch' Pirate fishermen sell illegal haul to Europeans Migratory sharks inch closer to extinction Budget EU deeply divided ahead of summit EU leaders hold another summit Thursday to try once more to agree on their long-term financing, but unity is far away. Even if they agree, they're unlikely to convince the European Parliament. EU politicians bicker over the bills Little to look forward to for EU in 2013 No compromise at EU special summit News Culture Restoration of Roman city of Pompeii begins An EU-funded project to restore the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii in southern Italy has begun. The EU also intends to protect conservation funds from the mafia.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013