Indeed, German exports are in many ways the brightest part of the economy right now.

As the port for more than 20 percent of German exports, we have naturally benefited.

This money would then be used to buy German exports for import to Palestine.

German exports continue to thrive, even as the domestic economy falters.

"At current levels, German exports to Italy just aren't competitive."

At the same time, a rising euro weakened German exports.

German exports grew at the back end of the year, German consumers spent more money than ever before.

On the other hand, it has kept inflation down and the euro weak - both of which are good for German exports.

The mark's strength makes German exports less competitive by making them more expensive in other currencies.

If true, this is only the latest in a long line of irresponsible West German exports.