Tag: European Commission
Kyiv suburbs under fire – Ten humanitarian corridors for beleaguered population
Destroyed house in Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv The Russian military again shelled suburbs of the Ukrainian capital on Saturday. (Photo: dpa (M)) Berlin, Dusseldorf, New York Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
“We know what needs to be done” – Zelenskiy promises “freedom” to Ukrainians
New video message from Volodymyr Zelensky “It’s time to talk,” Ukrainian President Vladimir Putin urged again. (Photo: dpa) new York Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to engage in…
Franco-German Relations: Diversification of Energy Sources
Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz Germany can learn from France how to diversify energy sources. (Photo: IMAGO/Agencia EFE) Berlin The list of economic policy challenges in Europe is long: rising…
SPD-Left demand tax increases for top earners
Berlin In order to be able to cope with the financial burdens resulting from the Ukraine war, leading politicians in the SPD-Left are calling for the debt brake to be…
Turkey: Scholz visits Erdogan
Antalya When members of the federal government travel to Turkey, they often meet members of the opposition and representatives of civil society. None of this is on the agenda when…
How Russia’s war is throwing energy markets into chaos
The world in the energy crisis Large industrial nations are dependent on Russian oil and gas supplies. (Photo: Smetek) The war in Russia and the associated sanctions are making energy…
How Russia’s war is throwing energy markets into chaos
The world in the energy crisis Large industrial nations are dependent on Russian oil and gas supplies. (Photo: Smetek) The war in Russia and the associated sanctions are making energy…
Millions of refugees expected – The West registers the economic consequences of the war
Dusseldorf One figure leaves no doubt that the attack by Russian President Vladimir Putin will hit the people of Ukraine first and foremost: the European Commission predicted this Monday afternoon…
Lower Saxony is considering increasing its stake in VW after the Porsche IPO
Porsche production in Leipzig The sports car manufacturer gains more independence from the parent company Volkswagen as a result of the IPO. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf According to financial circles, the…
Lower Saxony is considering increasing its stake in VW after the Porsche IPO
Porsche production in Leipzig The sports car manufacturer gains more independence from the parent company Volkswagen as a result of the IPO. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf According to financial circles, the…
Western countries sanction Russian central bank
New hurdles for Russia Russia is said to feel severe consequences after invading Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters) new York The next round of sanctions against Russia also targets the Russian central…
Western countries sanction Russian central bank
New hurdles for Russia Russia is said to feel severe consequences after invading Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters) new York The next round of sanctions against Russia also targets the Russian central…
Industrial policy: EU needs a master plan
One can raise the question to what extent the sum of 43 billion euros brought into play by the EU Commission actually contributes to closing the gap to the Asian…
Procedures have not been opened for weeks
Brussels The European Commission is dampening expectations that the rule of law violations by the Polish and Hungarian governments will soon lead to a cut in EU funds. Last Wednesday,…
Procedures have not been opened for weeks
Brussels The European Commission is dampening expectations that the rule of law violations by the Polish and Hungarian governments will soon lead to a cut in EU funds. Last Wednesday,…
Financial Stability Board warns against cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin sign in El Salvador Bitcoin is approved as an official means of payment in the Latin American country. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt The Basel Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international…
Coalition settles dispute over combustion cars
Car traffic in Berlin By 2030, manufacturers should ensure that their new car fleets emit 55 percent less CO2 than in 2021. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Berlin The dispute over the…
The EU cannot achieve its climate goals without green gas power plants
The EU taxonomy is currently the subject of much discussion. Although it basically came into force at the beginning of this year, its specific form is the subject of heated…
EU Commission classifies nuclear power and gas as sustainable
Finance Commissioner Maired McGuinness defended the project: “The EU has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, and we must use all available means to do so.” The main thing…
EU Commission classifies nuclear power and gas as sustainable
Nuclear power plant in Flamanville There has recently been massive criticism of the plans of the EU Commissions. (Photo: dpa) Brussels Investments in new gas and nuclear power plants are…