Tag: EU
Not just private capital – How the EU taxonomy also diverts tax money
But taxonomy also affects how tax money is used. And already today. The state development bank KfW has introduced financing products that are based on taxonomy. A spokeswoman said that…
Apple rises above three trillion – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Good morning dear readers, On Monday evening, the stock exchange world celebrated another record: For the first time in history, a corporation reached a market value of three trillion dollars.…
Greens are fighting EU taxonomy plans on nuclear power
“We cannot agree to the proposal of the EU Commission. Nuclear power can never be sustainable, “said Ingrid Nestle, energy policy spokeswoman for the Green parliamentary group, the Handelsblatt. “It…
Farewell to growth – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Good morning dear readers, it becomes increasingly clear: The corona pandemic marks a break in the economic era in Germany. The recession of 2020 and the sluggish recovery that we…
EU Commission wants to classify gas and nuclear power as green under certain conditions
Economics and Climate Minister Robert Habeck The proposals of the EU Commission would water down the good label for sustainability, argues Habeck. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Brussels The EU…
The euro – a story of broken promises
Dusseldorf The euro is alive. This is not something that can be taken for granted. Because from the start, the common currency was a risk that bordered on recklessness. Politically…
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…
Wie sich die EU mit dem Corona-Fonds neu erfindet
Frankfurt, Brüssel, Athen, Madrid, Stockholm, Rom Unter dem Mittelmeer ist das EU-Geld gut angelegt. 5000 Kilometer Kabel sollen demnächst die griechischen Inseln vom Festland aus mit Strom versorgen. Dann könnten…
How France is fundamentally changing the EU under Macron
Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz Macron hopes with the new German government for more cooperation in European foreign policy. (Photo: imago images / SNA) Brussels, Paris The joke is a…
Poland’s President Duda is finally pulling the rip cord
Andrzej Duda Opponent to the government. Luckily. (Photo: imago images / Eastnews) It is a victory for common sense: Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has vetoed an anti-European law by the…
That is why France’s EU commissioner is fighting for nuclear power
EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton Brussels The French Thierry Breton is actually the EU commissioner for the internal market. Its purpose is to ensure that companies encounter as few…
The year 2021 in pictures
Dusseldorf As in 2020, the fight against the coronavirus shaped this year again worldwide. There were enough outstanding events. The USA, for example, has a new president in the form…
More than six out of ten Britons rate Brexit negatively
Northern Ireland after Brexit The conflict on the border with Northern Ireland was a major point of contention over Brexit. (Photo: dpa) London More than six out of ten Brits…
Germany will be the main target country in the EU in 2021
Refugees in the Lower Saxony State Reception Authority This year there was an increase of 15 percent in first-time asylum applications in the EU compared to the previous year. In…
What kept us busy this year: Review of the editor-in-chief
Dear readers, I get in touch from Düsseldorf with the warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas. We have had a remarkable year for many reasons. If 2020 was the year…
Studies suggest a mild course of Omikron – researchers doubt
Omicron. The new variant has not yet been adequately researched. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Johannesburg / Berlin Three studies, some of which have been published for the time being,…
Studies suggest a mild course of Omikron – researchers doubt
Omicron. The new variant has not yet been adequately researched. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Johannesburg / Berlin Studies suggest that Omicron may make you less sick than the delta…
EU Commission takes action against Poland because of controversial judgments
Constitutional Court in Poland The Brussels authority initiated what is known as an infringement procedure on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) Brussels In the dispute over the rule of law in Poland,…
EU Commission takes action against Poland because of controversial judgments
Constitutional Court in Poland The Brussels authority initiated what is known as an infringement procedure on Wednesday. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The EU Commission is taking legal action against the country…