Tag: KfW
What euro government bonds offer investors now
Euro sign on the EU flag At the higher level of interest rates, the bonds of European countries, which are considered safe, are once again bringing recognizable returns. (Photo: imago…
How the single-family house can be converted to make it age-appropriate
Seniors Sometimes moving a closet is enough to make a room more age-appropriate. (Photo: Imago/Westend61) Munich Nationwide, there is a lack of 2.2 million low-barrier and age-appropriate apartments. The Pestel…
KfW interest rate rises to almost eight percent – number of student loans collapses
Berlin The market for student loans collapses: in 2022 the number of new contracts fell to a low of 24,000, in 2014 it was almost 60,000. This is shown by…
Despite the recession, the solar industry expects exponential growth in 2023
Dusseldorf Three million solar systems are connected to the German power grid. Only a few weeks ago, Germany cracked this mark. At the start of Europe’s largest industry meeting, the…
This subsidy is available from the Treasury for energetic refurbishment
Roofer at the thermal insulation The tax office reimburses 20 percent of the renovation costs per property up to a maximum of 40,000 euros. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Whether owners in…
Chile is risking its future as a green hydrogen supplier
Renewable Energy in Chile The global energy industry’s hopes for cheap Chilean electricity could be dashed. (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Salvador When the Chilean government opened the electricity grid…
Chile is risking its future as a green hydrogen supplier
Renewable Energy in Chile The global energy industry’s hopes for cheap Chilean electricity could be dashed. (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Salvador When the Chilean government opened the electricity grid…
Ex-Dena boss switches to Harald Christ
Christ and Kuhlman Kuhlmann should play a key role at Christ. (Photo: Christ&Company) Berlin Andreas Kuhlmann will take on a new role as of July 1: the long-standing head of…
Inflation in the euro zone falls more than expected
Frankfurt The price pressure in the euro area eased significantly in May. Consumer prices rose by 6.1 percent compared to the same month last year. This was announced by the…
Travel experience portal Getyourguide secures almost $200 million for growthTravel experience portal Getyourguide secures almost $200 million for growth
Berlin The travel experience portal Getyourguide can now take off with fresh capital from investors and banks after the pandemic-related lull. The Berlin start-up will receive a total of 194…
The number of start-ups is falling again – these are the causes and consequences
Berlin After a slight recovery in 2021, the number of business start-ups in Germany fell again last year by nine percent to 550,000. This is the result of the new…
Confederation launches property promotion for families
new building From June, KfW will be promoting the purchase of residential property for families with low and medium incomes. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Berlin The federal government supports the…
Business with new corporate loans is stagnating
Financial district in Frankfurt The higher interest rates could reduce demand for long-term loans in particular. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The record-breaking growth in new loans to German companies and the…
How high investments in energy efficiency saved the Westerkamp wood mill
Berlin “If we had worked with gas in the energy crisis year 2022, our company would probably not have survived economically,” says Ute Goossens. Goossens is the energy and environmental…
EnBW sells electricity grid share for around one billion euros
EnBW The energy supplier had originally hoped for a higher purchase price when selling part of its electricity grids. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart The energy supplier EnBW is making progress with…
New home ownership support for families starts on June 1st
Berlin It should be a little easier for families to buy an apartment or a house. Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz has confirmed that she intends to start promoting home…
Municipalities agree citizens to higher taxes and fees
day care center In some communities, parental fees for day-care centers will become significantly more expensive. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The financial situation of many municipalities is deteriorating rapidly. Last year,…
Investors for start-ups are taking courage again
Frankfurt The financiers of the German start-ups are regaining confidence for the future. This can be seen from the investor barometer, which is compiled jointly by the KfW development bank…
An icon of German aviation is being revived
Draft of the planned Dornier 328 eco The first machines are to be produced in Leipzig from the end of 2026. It would be the first German-made aircraft in almost…
Is a heat pump worthwhile in the long term in comparison?
heating costs When replacing or converting a gas heating system to a heat pump, district heating or pellet heating, the costs add up. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf Many people are…