Tag: Federal government
Natural gas tax increase is supported by all ministries
Natural gas is becoming more expensive again Natural gas refinery on the Persian Gulf: The usual VAT rate will be due again in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to information…
China outraged by Baerbock’s statement about Xi
Berlin Annalena Baerbock China reacted to the German Foreign Minister’s statements. (Photo: via REUTERS) Beijing has complained about critical statements made by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock about state and…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Berlin Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz has announced more support for families when buying a house. “We have a lot of old houses and we have a growing need for…
Consumers are threatened with a double-digit jump in gas prices at the turn of the year
Berlin Gas customers may have to prepare for higher prices again at the turn of the year. The reason: The Ministry of Finance wants to set a higher VAT on…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Klara Geywitz The minister countered allegations that the recently passed Building Energy Act would lead to the “expropriation” of owners of older properties. (Photo: IMAGO/Daniel Kubirski) Berlin Federal Construction Minister…
AfD helps the CDU’s draft law to be successful in Thuringia
Erfurt The opposition has pushed through a tax cut in Thuringia for the first time against the will of the red-red-green government. A CDU bill for a lower real estate…
The federal government wants to promote social entrepreneurs
Companies oriented towards the common good These types of companies aim to solve social challenges. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin Solar-powered electric modules for African villages, help for the unbureaucratic employment…
The federal government is examining entry into Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems
Kiel The federal government is preparing to invest in the shipyard group Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS). “We are thinking about it,” Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) told journalists on Tuesday…
Which traffic light party has been able to push through a particularly large number of projects so far
Halfway through the legislative period, the Bertelsmann Foundation, together with the University of Trier and the Progressive Center, tried to draw an objective balance – and came to a surprisingly…
Does the traffic light agree? This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
Almost half of the start-up strategy projects have already been implemented
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck Habeck sees progress on projects that are important for the industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government sees itself on the right track in…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Riester pension: Half-hearted proposal from the government commission
Young trainees in steel production The focus group set up by the federal government has made a classically conservative proposal for the reform of old-age provision. She missed her chance.…
The silent worker of the federal government
Hubertus Heil on a summer trip In rubber boots on the Emscher, the SPD Labor Minister is close to the people. Berlin Shortly before the summer vacation in Brandenburg, Hubertus…
The controversial double role of Lars Feld
Lars Feld The Freiburg economist has many opponents in science and politics because of his regulatory economic position. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin There he sits, the highly decorated scientist, in the…
The controversial double role of Lars Feld
Lars Feld The Freiburg economist has many opponents in science and politics because of his regulatory economic position. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin There he sits, the highly decorated scientist, in the…
“It will end well for each of us”
Olaf Scholz At the summer press conference, the Federal Chancellor emphasized the successes of the traffic light government. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin Almost half of the legislative period is over…
“It will end well for each of us”
Olaf Scholz At the summer press conference, the Federal Chancellor emphasized the successes of the traffic light government. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin Almost half of the legislative period is over…