Tag: lobby
The federal research bonus is hardly used
Berlin For many years, business has been pushing for tax incentives for research in order to promote innovation. The research allowance has been available since 2020 – but for large…
Economy sees significant shortcomings in the new relief package
Shopping mile in Dusseldorf The 65 billion euro package is intended to relieve the burden on citizens in Germany. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The economy is taking the federal government’s…
Economy sees significant shortcomings in the new relief package
Shopping mile in Dusseldorf The 65 billion euro package is intended to relieve the burden on citizens in Germany. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The economy is taking the federal government’s…
Oliver Blume reduces the size of the board
Oliver Blume Internally, the future VW boss was one of the declared opponents of a greatly enlarged group board from the start. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf, Berlin Under the new CEO…
What the economy misses in the digital strategy of the traffic light
Fiber optic expansion in Lower Saxony Goals of the previous government that were not implemented. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government’s new digital strategy is worrying the economy. Start-up representatives…
Industry and transporters are critical
The criticism is not only based on the fact that the associations only had 24 hours to evaluate the plans. The Federation of German Industries, for example, describes the lack…
Funding program for medium-sized companies starts again
Berlin From now on, medium-sized companies can again submit applications for funding under the “Central Innovation Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises” (ZIM). This was announced by the Federal Ministry…
House of Representatives votes to ban semi-automatic weapons
gun shop The bill is likely to fail in the Senate. (Photo: AP) Washington The US House of Representatives voted in favor of legislation reinstating the ban on semi-automatic weapons…
Government launches health insurance premiums at record levels
Berlin Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announced on Wednesday, 15 minutes late, what he had prepared weeks earlier with a draft law: the federal government will introduce record contributions for statutory…
World’s Coolest Dictator Against Rate Lobby: Said to be bankrupt El Salvador recalls bonds
President Nayib Bukele announced that a bond recall program will be launched to put an end to concerns that the country will default. According to a Bloomberg report, the president…
This is how the BDI wants to save the new building target
Construction site in Potsdam The BDI believes that clear funding conditions, fast approval procedures, good depreciation options and digital administration are the basis for meeting the ambitious housing construction goals.…
Karl Lauterbach: cash register financial reform alienated allies
Karl Lauterbach Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is under pressure because the health insurance companies urgently need money. (Photo: AP) Berlin The healthcare industry is notoriously divided. Opposing interests regularly cause…
Lauterbach has alienated even allies with its financial reform
Karl Lauterbach Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is under pressure because the health insurance companies urgently need money. (Photo: AP) Berlin The healthcare industry is notoriously divided. Opposing interests regularly cause…
Scholz assures economy of “greatest speed”.
Olaf Scholz after the Munich top-level discussion of the German economy 2022 The Chancellor is trying to maintain German energy security. (Photo: Reuters) Munich Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) assures…
How the economy wants to strengthen domestic funding
Kaolin mining in Lassenbach, Bavaria The extraction of domestic raw material deposits is made more difficult by lengthy approval procedures. Kaolin is used to make paper and porcelain. (Photo: imago/imagebroker)…
After the end of combustion engines: Stellantis leaves the Acea car association
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has doubts about Acea Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares at Fiat in Turin: The second largest car manufacturer in Europe is leaving the manufacturer association Acea. (Photo:…
Network wants to increase the proportion of women in start-ups
Tina Müller (right), Stephanie Bschorr (left), Ina Schlie The founders of Encourage Ventures want to bring investors and founders together and move them forward. They draw a first positive balance.…
EU budget with bonus for the agricultural lobby
farmer at work The next problem is already emerging with high inflation. (Photo: dpa) If you want to know what is going wrong in Europe, you only have to look…
“It’s time to act” – Biden calls for ban on assault rifles and tougher gun laws
Joe Biden The US President wants to hold gun manufacturers liable. (Photo: Reuters) Washington After a series of deadly gun attacks, US President Joe Biden has called for tighter gun…
New BDI chief lobbyist: black-green modernizer
Tanya Patron With the former Baden-Württemberg state minister, a political professional will in future lead the operative business of the BDI. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Just a week ago, Tanja Gönner…