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Russia’s economy will not recover for a long time
Ever since the German industrialist Otto Wolff von Amerongen and the Soviet representative Sergej Borisow founded the era of special economic relations between the two countries at a secret meeting…
EU argues about oil embargo – these countries are blocking it
Olaf Scholz and Karl Nehammer The governments around the Federal Chancellors of Germany and Austria speak out against an energy embargo against Russia. (Photo: dpa) Vienna, Madrid, Stockholm, Brussels, Paris,…
Auto industry: Gas embargo would mean cuts
car industry Employee representatives expect production cuts if Russian gas deliveries fail to materialize. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Employee representatives in the German automotive industry are concerned about the gas supply…
How fast Europe could replace Russian gas
Production platform off Norway When moving away from Russian gas, Europe is looking primarily to Norway. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A week ago, Lithuania showed how it can be done. As…
Russia does not want to issue any bonds for the time being
Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin Russia has announced that it will no longer issue government bonds for the time being. (Photo: AP) Moscow, Frankfurt In view of the economic sanctions imposed…
Car sales drop significantly in March
Audi production in Tianjin China is by far the most important single market for German automakers. (Photo: imago images/VCG) Beijing In China, car sales fell in March. The number of…
Producer prices continue to rise at a high level
supermarket in China Measures to contain the coronavirus have disrupted food production and deliveries in parts of the country, causing prices to rise. (Photo: dpa) Beijing In China, the rise…
Berlin and Brussels stand in their own way
Berlin No more washing machines from Miele, no more shoes from Deichmann, no saws from Obi. In addition to large corporations, numerous German medium-sized companies are also withdrawing from Russia…
Union politicians are asking Scholz to travel to Kyiv
Olaf Scholz during the SPD election campaign in Lübeck The Chancellor to Vladimir Putin: “You are destroying the future of your own country.” (Photo: IMAGO/Andre Lenthe) Berlin Politicians from the…
Historian Adam Tooze on Russia sanctions
Adam Tooze The economic historian advocates an energy embargo against Russia. (Photo: Polaris/laif) The American magazine “New York” calls him “Galaxy Brain”. Indeed, there is little that 54-year-old economic historian…
Zelensky calls for complete energy embargo on oil and gas
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President praised the new sanctions package against Russia – and calls for tougher cuts. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf, New York The US Department of Defense Pentagon sees…
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly recap
we deal with numbers every day at the Handelsblatt. One thing has particularly occupied me in the last few days, because it represents the full extent of the dilemma into…
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly recap
we deal with numbers every day at the Handelsblatt. One thing has particularly occupied me in the last few days, because it represents the full extent of the dilemma into…
Chancellor’s inaugural visit to London
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (front) with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Scholz on German aid in the Ukraine war: “We are doing everything we can. And that’s a lot.” (Photo: Bloomberg)…
Experts reveal why Russia’s currency has appreciated
Russian ruble coins The currency lost a lot of value after the Russian attack on Ukraine and the sanctions that were then decided. Recently, however, it has revalued significantly. (Photo:…
Withdrawal from the Russian market with the sale of a plant
dr Oetker dr Oetker withdraws completely from Russia and gives up his work completely. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The food manufacturer Dr. Oetker withdraws completely from Russia. The family business from…
Federal government agrees on aid package for companies
Bundestag Business associations had asked the federal government to provide targeted help. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Companies in Germany suffering from the economic consequences of the Ukraine war receive state aid.…
How Germany is fighting for the energy boycott
struggle for the energy boycott What consequences would an embargo have for German industry? (Photo: Imago/Reuters) In Berlin and Brussels there is a struggle for a boycott against Russian oil…
The war puts Brexit in a new light
Berlin It’s actually already too late for an initial visit. When Olaf Scholz travels to London for a few hours on Friday for his first meeting as Chancellor with British…
EU states apparently decide on fifth sanctions package against Russia
European Council meeting room in Brussels There were some delays in the negotiations between the 27 EU countries on the sanctions. (Photo: Reuters) The 27 EU countries have launched the…