Tag: Industrial policy
MAN Energy Solutions is investing 500 million euros in hydrogen
Electrolyser from H-Tec The MAN division is to occupy the future business with hydrogen. Munich MAN Energy Solutions wants to massively expand the hydrogen business. To this end, the VW…
Habeck shows himself to be a supporter of the industry
Robert Habeck (right) with Martina Merz The Economics Minister has the Thyssen-Krupp boss show him a hydrogen production plant in Duisburg. (Photo: dpa) Duisburg Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens)…
Airbus puts pressure on the hydrogen jet
Airbus concept jet The European aviation group wants to bring the first hydrogen aircraft onto the market by 2035. (Photo: Airbus) Frankfurt Airbus has launched a new partnership to allay…
Economic development: meeting with Economics Minister Habeck
It was last Monday when a handpicked group of top German managers met with Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck. The title of the invitation to the Federal Ministry of Economics…
The shortage of craftsmen in the energy transition is homemade
skills shortage Fitters, installers and electricians are lacking for the energy transition. (Photo: dpa) Ambitious climate goals are all well and good. But what happens when there aren’t enough people…
The shortage of craftsmen in the energy transition is homemade
skills shortage Fitters, installers and electricians are lacking for the energy transition. (Photo: dpa) Ambitious climate goals are all well and good. But what happens when there aren’t enough people…
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…
The state as a fire brigade puts out the wrong fires
corporate bankruptcy The pandemic has not only fundamentally changed the present, it will also have a significant impact in the future. (Photo: dpa) In the event of a major fire,…
New Space companies criticize EU push for satellite internet
Dusseldorf, Paris “Europe must take its destiny into its own hands and conquer new frontiers,” said Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday at the meeting of EU ministers responsible for space policy…
Declaration of war on China: Starting signal for Europe’s Silk Road
Ursula von der Leyen visits Senegal EU Commission President with geopolitical claims. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The preparations for Europe’s response to China’s Silk Road initiative have been going on for…
Industry demands investment aid from politicians
Munich, Dusseldorf The steel industry is pushing for investment security on the way to green steel. “The political framework for investments worth billions has yet to be created,” said Hans…
Industry demands investment aid from politicians
Thyssen Krupp blast furnaces in Duisburg At the Handelsblatt annual conference “Zukunft Stahl”, the German steel producers are demanding more help from politicians. (Photo: imago images / Jochen Tack) Munich,…
The key to the energy transition
Germany will only achieve its climate protection goals without the risk of de-industrialization if it strategically plans the need for green hydrogen – also in the course of the accelerated…
Chip crisis: deal worth billions: Intel takes over contract manufacturer Tower
Pat Gelsinger The Intel boss wants to build up another business area as a contract manufacturer with the chip group. (Photo: Bloomberg) Munich Billion deal in the chip industry: The…
Federal Government: Inflationary pressure should ease in future
energy prices In January, the inflation rate in Germany fell for the first time in many months. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government expects inflationary pressure to ease in Germany.…
Saudi Arabia is transferring part of its Aramco holdings to sovereign wealth funds
An Aramco oil refinery in Saudi Arabia With the sale of the Aramco shares, the country is to be reformed. (Photo: Reuters) riad Saudi Arabia has transferred a billion-dollar stake…
Coalition committee to settle dispute over combustion car
Ministers needing clarification Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP, left) in conversation with Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (B90/Greens). (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin The dispute within the government over the end…
Margrethe Vestager rejects Nord Stream 2 – Bruno Le Maire calls for “European money for European start-ups”
Dusseldorf The Vice-President of the EU Commission Margrethe Vestager has positioned herself clearly in the debate surrounding Nord Stream 2: “We never thought that Nord Stream 2 was in the…
Baerbock’s climate protection expert is met with skepticism in business
Jennifer Morgan (left) and Annalena Baerbock Is the new government commissioner for climate also the right one for the climate? (Photo: action press) Berlin You don’t hear any loud complaints,…
Can Europe’s chip offensive be a catch-up?
The “European Chips Act” presented by the EU Commission on Tuesday should mobilize around 43 billion euros and thus promote the chip industry in Europe. The EU hopes to be…