weidmann used to report to axel weber as head of monetary policy.the stance of bundesbank within the european central bank monetary policy would not really change a lot compared to axel weber. weismann is 42 years old and would be the youngest president ever of bundesbank. >> the blue-chip dax closed at 7400. the eurostoxx 50 climbed by 0.4%. the dow jones industrial average is trading lower by 0.4%. on currency markets, the euro is trading at $1.3488. germany's economic output climbed by 3.6% last year as exports surged and consumer demand strengthened. german gdp growth is higher than the eurozone average. it would have been even more robust if winter storms had not put a temporary chill on performance during the fourth quarter. >> heavy snow and freezing temperatures meant that work on construction sites in germany slowed notably toward the end of next year. -- of last year. overall economic growth slowed down as well. germany's gdp grew briskly in the first quarters of last year, reaching a high point in the summer, with a quarter on quarter inc

weidmann used to report to axel weber as head of monetary policy. the stance of bundesbank within the european central bank monetary policy would not really change a lot compared to axel weber. weismann is 42 years old and would be the youngest president ever of bundesbank. >> the blue-chip dax closed at 7400. the eurostoxx 50 climbed by 0.4%. the dow jones industrial average is trading lower by 0.4%. on currency markets, the euro is trading at $1.3488. germany's economic output climbed by 3.6% last year as exports surged and consumer demand strengthened. german gdp growth is higher than the eurozone average. it would have been even more robust if winter storms had not put a temporary chill on performance during the fourth quarter. >> heavy snow and freezing temperatures meant that work on construction sites in germany slowed notably toward the end of next year. -- of last year. overall economic growth slowed down as well. germany's gdp grew briskly in the first quarters of last year, reaching a high point in the summer, with a quarter on quarter in

azel -- axel weber has long been considered the front runner, but he says he is not available and is considering moving to deutsche bank. berlin's annual fresh produce expo is under way. it comes at an interesting time politically, with good security a major pic eptnd tunisia. both countries have representatives at the international trade show. both are still going through rough times. that has been affecting exports, despite the high demand for exotic fruit in germany. >> produce wholesalers throughout north africa are doing a booming business, with most of their wares exported to europe, where demand continues to climb. tunisian fruits and vegetables are sought after in france, italy, and germany. continuing unrest is beginning to affect the private sector. it is a growing concern. >> the dockworkers are demanding higher pay. most work on a day-by-day basis, but want to see immediate improvement in long-term contracts. >> in some north african cities such as alexandria, turnover of merchandise has come to a standstill. this egyptian produce company had to close down for two weeks a

azel -- axel weber has long been considered the front runner, but he says he is not available and is considering moving to deutsche bank. berlin's annual fresh produce expo is under way. it comes at an interesting time politically, with good security a major topic in egypt and tunisia. both countries have representatives at the international trade show. both are still going through rough times. that has been affecting exports, despite the high demand for exotic fruit in germany. >> produce wholesalers throughout north africa are doing a booming business, with most of their wares exported to europe, where demand continues to climb. tunisian fruits and vegetables are sought after in france, italy, and germany. continuing unrest is beginning to affect the private sector. it is a growing concern. >> the dockworkers are demanding higher pay. most work on a day-by-day basis, but want to see immediate improvement in long-term contracts. >> in some north african cities such as alexandria, turnover of merchandise has come to a standstill. this egyptian produce company had to close down for tw