Tag: France
Gazprom shenanigans in Schwerin – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Not so long ago, Germany benefited like no other country from cheap energy from Russia. Conversely, the tendency to impose really tough sanctions on the former preferred supplier is now…
That’s why a victory for right-wing populist Marine Le Pen is conceivable
Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron How threatened is the re-election of the French President? Suddenly, a victory for right-wing populist Le Pen no longer seems impossible. (Photo: AP, Imago, actionpress)…
Fintech Qonto starts crowd investing round
Qonto founders Steve Anavi and Alexandre Prot The banking start-up raised 486 million euros in a financing round in January. (Source: Qonto) Frankfurt It is the first European unicorn that…
Macron promises more social justice and purchasing power aids
Nanterre, Stiring spiral The French Prime Minister also has to take part in the Laola wave: Jean Castex, 56, bends forward and throws his arms in the air. The exercise…
Macron promises more social justice and purchasing power aids
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses supporters Macron also announced investments and improvements in health and education. (Photo: Bloomberg) Nanterre A week before the start of the presidential elections in France,…
How left-wing populist Mélenchon scores in the election campaign
Marseilles A large stage rises up on the beach in Marseille, white tent roofs gleam in the sun, and French rap blares from the loudspeakers. It could be the setup…
Nuclear deal depends on “a few central points”
doha Iran has said it will soon reinstate a nuclear deal like the 2015 deal if the US stops identifying the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a foreign…
Nuclear deal depends on “a few central points”
doha Iran has said it will soon reinstate a nuclear deal like the 2015 deal if the US stops identifying the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a foreign…
High energy costs: How to relieve Europe
Athens, Berlin, Paris, Rome The traffic light parties in Germany have launched a relief package because of the high energy prices: A flat-rate energy price, a reduction in the energy…
Putin’s ruble decision: economists fear drastic consequences
ruble Vladimir Putin wants the West to pay gas suppliers in rubles. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The order by Russian President Vladimir Putin that EU states and the USA can only…
Economists see drastic consequences of Putin’s ruble decision
Berlin The order by Russian President Vladimir Putin that EU states and the USA can only pay their gas bills in rubles could have a significant impact. Further details on…
Russia only accepts rubles
Berlin The order by Russian President Vladimir Putin that EU states and the USA can only pay their gas bills in rubles could have a significant impact. Further details on…
Russia only accepts rubles
Jens Suedekum The professor of international economics believes an energy embargo against Russia is more likely after Putin’s announcement. (Photo: Imago Images) Berlin According to economist Jens Südekum, the changeover…
Joe Biden mobilizes Europe – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Today, Wednesday, the Commander-in-Chief is starting his big trip to Europe. After a real summit marathon in Brussels – NATO, EU, G7 – Joe Biden will then fly to Poland…
Macron presents his campaign program
Paris Emmanuel Macron actually wanted to hold his first major campaign appearance in Marseille, but he has twice postponed plans for a visit to the southern French city of over…
Macron presents his campaign program
Paris Emmanuel Macron actually wanted to hold his first major campaign appearance in Marseille, but he has twice postponed plans for a visit to the southern French city of over…
Biden and Putin in a duel of words – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
the horror in Ukraine, which has already driven three million people to flee, leads to a direct duel between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden. All restraint is gone. For the…
France helps with energy prices and outages
Gas station in Nice, southern France France’s government wants to help citizens and companies because of the high energy prices. (Photo: REUTERS) Paris France is responding to the consequences of…
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…
Ukraine war leads to more investment in the military
Poland wants to double the number of its soldiers, Finland is strengthening its air defenses. Greece and Italy buy new weapons for billions of euros. And countries like Greece and…