Tag: debt
China cuts off credit to developing countries
China worsens debt crisis in developing countries Chinese customs officials hoist the national flag in front of the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin The World Bank rang…
EU finance ministers before historic decision: will the debt rules be changed?
Two new ones in Brussels Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag and her German colleague Christian Lindner. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels Is Christian Lindner a hardliner that the EU colleagues have to…
EU Finance Minister Lindner should position himself in the debt dispute
Berlin/Brussels Christian Lindner (FDP) is not the only newcomer. In addition to the Federal Minister of Finance, his colleagues from the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Austria will also take part in…
The federal government made much less debt in 2021 than planned
Christian Lindner “So we’re doing what’s necessary, but not exhausting what’s possible.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the Corona year 2021, the federal government incurred significantly less debt than planned. The…
The Defeats of Joe Biden – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
against the walking wretch Donald Trump, 75, Joe Biden, 79, is of course a pleasantly civilized personality. Unfortunately, a year after the inauguration, his greatest disadvantage became apparent: he didn’t…
The future of the euro does not depend on rigid debt limits
Even if this rule does not call for drastic debt reductions, Greece, Spain and Italy would have to adhere to a consistent consolidation course for several decades in order to…
The euro has withstood a lot of criticism – and is still a debt burden
Brussels, Berlin Skepticism prevailed when the euro was introduced as cash at the turn of the year 2002. Germany struggled with the “Teuro” because the prices were at least felt…
The euro has withstood a lot of criticism – and is still a debt burden
Brussels, Berlin Skepticism prevailed when the euro was introduced as cash at the turn of the year 2002. Germany struggled with the “Teuro” because the prices were at least felt…
Corona costs increase national debt by 111 billion euros
Coronavirus The national debt can be traced back to measures to cope with the corona pandemic. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The high costs in the fight against the corona pandemic and…
With Bitcoins out of the debt trap
Asia Techonomics In the weekly column, we alternately write about innovation and economic trends in Asia. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy) The communist-ruled one-party state of Laos had a clear opinion on…
Congress votes to raise debt ceiling
The Capitol in Washington An increase in the debt ceiling is intended to prevent the US government from imminent default. (Photo: dpa) Washington The US Congress has prevented an imminent…
Prime Minister Mitsotakis calls for new EU debt targets
Kyriakos Mitsotakis The Prime Minister of Greece speaks frequently to President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Mario Draghi. (Photo: Dimitris Papamitsos) Athens Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for…
US Senate votes in favor of raising debt ceiling
The Capitol in Washington An increase in the debt ceiling is intended to prevent the US government from imminent default. (Photo: dpa) Washington By raising the debt ceiling, the US…
new era in e-government! How to get a debt free letter?
Turkey’s digital transformation continues at full speed. One of the biggest steps taken in this regard is e-government. The system, which is used by millions of citizens, reduces the burden…
Bavaria’s finance minister warns against levering the debt brake: “Fire-threatening situation”
Albert Füracker (CSU) The Bavarian finance minister is disappointed with the FDP. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Union wants to attack the traffic light coalition primarily in financial policy. The new…
Adler Group wants to reduce debt – LEG takes over apartments
Housing market The regional focus of the apartments sold by the Adler Group is in northern Germany. (Photo: imago images / Hoch Zwei Stock / Angerer) Dusseldorf The real estate…
Scholz must quickly come up with ideas for European debt rules
Designated Chancellor Scholz With the reform of the debt rules, a central European political challenge awaits him. (Photo: ddp / Andreas Gora) The signals from Paris are clear: the French…
Tesla Paying Its Debt To The USA Early, Penalized
Tesla was penalized for early repayment of $465 million in loan debt to the United States. The CEO of the company, Elon Musk, announced that they made the payment by…
The government should go into debt – but do it right
Traffic light coalition The traffic light coalition intends to “further develop the fiscal policy rules” in the euro area for “sustainable and climate-friendly investments”. (Photo: imago images / Chris Emil…
Reform of debt rules? Macron and Draghi sign agreement
Emmanuel Macron (left) and Mario Draghi French President and Italian Prime Minister before dinner together in the “Petit Nice” restaurant in Marseille. (Photo: AP) Paris, Rome Mario Draghi celebrated his…