Melissa Eddy
Melissa Eddy is a correspondent in Berlin, reporting on Germany's economy, businesses and social issues for The New York Times. She covers the German economy, companies, employees and traditions that make it tick while being interested in the country's commitment to reach carbon-neutrality by 2045. With over two decades of experience covering Germany, she has reported on a wide range of events including Germany's transformation as the “sick man” of Europe in the 1990s, to an export powerhouse decades later. She has documented the integration of more than one million migrants and the tradition of journeymen. She has covered all four presidents of the European Central Bank and Angela Merkel's chancellorship of Germany. Melissa previously wrote for The International Herald Tribune and for The Associated Press, where she covered Austria and the Balkans, including the conflict in Kosovo. She holds a Master's in journalism from Columbia University and earned her B.A. from Bucknell. Her German is sometimes mistaken for native, and she can still conduct an interview in French, useful in covering the European Union. The Times has high ethical standards that Melissa follows, and she is particularly careful because she covers companies and the economy. She does not have any direct financial or other ties to any of the companies that she covers. She does not accept any trips or travel sponsored by companies. She does not accept gifts or favors from anyone who she might feature in her reporting. She always identifies herself as a reporter for The Times in news-related conversations. Melissa is contactable via email, WhatsApp, Signal, LinkedIn and anonymous tips can be sent to nytimes.com/tips.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
95%
Examples:
- The European Commission opened an investigation last fall to determine whether the Chinese government was effectively subsidizing its production of electric cars and sending them to Europe at prices that undercut European competitors.
- The European Union defended the action, saying that an investigation found that the electric-vehicle supply chain in China benefits heavily from unfair subsidies in China, and that the influx of subsidized Chinese imports at artificially low prices therefore presents a threat of clearly foreseeable and imminent injury to E.U. industry.
- The move to increase tariffs has been criticized by several European automakers that fear it will drive up prices, scare off customers and lead to costly retaliation from China.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- ECB began hiking cycle in July 2022 with rates at present at 4%
- Inflation in the Eurozone rose by just 2.4% in March.
- Markets fully priced in a June cut, followed by one more reduction in 2024.
- The annual rate of inflation across most economies in Europe eased for the third month in a row.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- Germany saw consumer prices rise at an annual rate of 2.3% in March, its slowest inflation since June 2021.
- The annual inflation rate across most economies in Europe eased for the third month in a row.
Recent Articles
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: A Threat to EU Industry or Escalation of Trade Tensions?
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024The European Union (EU) will impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicle imports from China, effective July 4, 2024, following an investigation into unfair subsidies in the Chinese EV industry. This decision could escalate trade tensions and impact major Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, Geely, SAIC, Tesla, Nio, and Leapmotor. 
Eurozone Inflation Hits 2.6% Year-on-Year in May: ECB Anticipated to Cut Rates
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024The Eurozone's inflation rate rose to 2.6% YoY in May, with core inflation reaching 2.9%. Germany, France, and Spain all reported higher annual inflation rates. The European Central Bank is anticipated to make an interest rate cut at their June 6 meeting due to cooling down overall inflation and patchy economic growth within the Eurozone. Services saw the highest annual rate of inflation at 4.1%, while food, alcohol, and tobacco also experienced a rise. 
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Call for Fair Competition During His Visit to China in 2024
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's April 2024 visit to China emphasized open markets and fair competition for German businesses, addressing concerns over Chinese car imports and intellectual property infringements. Despite investment challenges, Scholz advocated for local production facilities to level the playing field amidst EU-China tensions. ECB Inflation Falls Below Predicted Figure, Analysts Uncertain About Interest Rate Cut
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024The European Central Bank (ECB) announced that inflation in the Eurozone fell to 2.4% in March, below the predicted figure of 2.5%. This decline was driven by a decrease in food and energy prices, as well as core inflation which eased from 3.1% to 2.9%. Germany's annual inflation rate also decreased to 2.4%, while France's fell to 2.4%. Analysts believe that this may not be enough for an interest rate cut and predict that it will take more time before rates are lowered. Tesla Files Lawsuit Against Swedish Transport Agency Amid Labor Union Dispute
Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency and the postal service due to a postal workers' strike that has disrupted the delivery of license plates for Tesla cars. The workers are demanding that Tesla, which is non-unionized, sign a collective bargaining agreement. Tesla argues that not accessing the registration plates constitutes an unlawful discriminatory attack directed at the company.