Tag: Barack Obama
Critique of Capitalism – The Limits to Growth
Capitalism doesn’t make it particularly difficult for its critics: the market liberalizations of the 1980s resulted in tax-financed state liability for banks that had gambled away. The ideology of open…
USA could offer post-war protection to Ukraine like Israel
Brussels, Washington “As long as necessary,” assures Joe Biden, the United States will stand by Ukraine. When he travels to the NATO summit in Vilnius this Tuesday and Wednesday, he…
Biden’s Ukraine strategy is faltering ahead of the NATO summit
US President Joe Biden (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in Hiroshima in May The US President is being held back by the opposition, while politicians…
Joe Biden’s three Ukraine problems
Washington US President Joe Biden had to postpone a meeting with Jens Stoltenberg until this Tuesday. Actually, he should have met the NATO Secretary General in the White House on…
Michelle Obama speaks at the Munich Founders Fair
MichelleObama The former First Lady of the USA will appear at the Bits & Pretzels start-up fair in Munich. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf Michelle Obama will perform at Bits & Pretzels…
How to become a better leader
executive A charismatic leadership style holds a lot of potential for companies. (Photo: IMAGO/Westend61) Berlin According to the business psychologist Florian Becker, charismatic leadership has great potential for companies –…
How the Bush family strives for the transatlantic relationship
George HW Bush (Photos from 1989) The former US President negotiated, among other things, German unity. (Photo: imago images/glasshouseimages) Berlin Pierce Bush fights back tears as he speaks about his…
“We need to restore our trust in democracy”
Barack Obama Former US President Barack Obama is visiting Berlin. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite Barack Obama’s visit, the hall is not sold out. But that doesn’t affect the atmosphere –…
Who is following Lael Brainard?
Fed Vice Lael Brainard and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell new York Lael Brainard starts a new job. The deputy head of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will in future head…
Brainard and Bernstein – Biden’s new power duo for the US economy
Lael Brainard The previous central banker will take over as head of the National Economic Council. (Photo: AP) Washington The fact that US President Joe Biden is replacing one top…
Personal doctor certifies Biden’s robust health – running for re-election is more likely
Washington US President Joe Biden is “a healthy, strong, 80-year-old man,” his personal physician Kevin O’Connor said on Thursday. “The President remains fit for service and fulfilling all of his…
Nikki Haley announces candidacy for President 2024
Nikki Haley The Republican announced her candidacy on Tuesday. (Photo: AP) Washington There is this picture of Donald Trump and Nikki Haley sitting side by side on yellow armchairs in…
Nikki Haley announces candidacy for US Presidential election 2024
Nikki Haley The Republican announced her candidacy on Tuesday. (Photo: AP) Washington There is this picture of Donald Trump and Nikki Haley sitting side by side on yellow armchairs in…
How the Biden administration is targeting crypto companies
Denver The American crypto exchange Kraken bows to pressure from the SEC. The trading platform will pay a $30 million penalty, settling a regulatory lawsuit, the SEC said on Thursday.…
How the Biden administration is targeting crypto companies
Illustration with crypto coins Kraken has violated existing securities laws with its “staking as a service” program, the SEC says. (Photo: imago images/onemorepicture) Denver The American crypto exchange Kraken bows…
‘God bless Elon Musk’ – US Republicans are investigating President’s son Hunter Biden
Washington A group of former Twitter executives testified for the first time before the US Congress on Wednesday. The focus was on the temporary blocking of a newspaper report on…
‘God bless Elon Musk’ – US Republicans are investigating President’s son Hunter Biden
Washington A group of former Twitter executives testified for the first time before the US Congress on Wednesday. The focus was on the temporary blocking of a newspaper report on…
The Grandfather of the Nation – Why Joe Biden is still seeking a second term at the age of 80
US President Joe Biden, Vice Harris Big plans at 80. (Photo: AP, Reuters, Getty Images [M]) Washington The grand entrance is as vital for US Presidents as the big bodyguard…
Unpopular but successful – Why Joe Biden is aiming for a second term despite his old age
US President Joe Biden, Vice Harris Big plans at 80. (Photo: AP, Reuters, Getty Images [M]) Washington The grand entrance is as vital for US Presidents as the big bodyguard…
Biden is courting Africa – and wants to push back China’s influence on the continent
Johannesburg, Washington “I know you want me to get off the stage quickly,” joked US President Joe Biden during his speech at the Africa summit in Washington on Wednesday. “After…