Tag: Saskia Esken
nuclear power. Speed limit, corona, debt: the federal government is arguing about this
Berlin The parliamentary summer break was urgently needed in the opinion of leading traffic light politicians. Recently, the conflicts in the government alliance had increased. “I think we can all…
SPD and Greens increase the pressure
Saskia Esken The party leader of the Social Democrats, Saskia Esken, is drumming for the introduction of the levy. (Photo: IMAGO/Metodi Popov) Berlin The federal government is planning new relief.…
No new debts despite high subsidies
Hundred euro bills According to the study, investments of 600 billion euros are required. (Photo: The Image Bank/Getty Images) Berlin Armament, more investment in digitization, roads, rails and bridges, combating…
No new debts despite high subsidies
Hundred euro bills According to the study, investments of 600 billion euros are required. (Photo: The Image Bank/Getty Images) Berlin Armament, more investments in digitization, roads, rails and bridges, the…
Habeck triggers a debate about gas distribution in the event of a crisis
The European regulation provides for the protection of critical infrastructure and consumers, but not that of business and industry. That only makes sense in the event of a short-term disruption,…
Habeck’s push for gas distribution in the event of a crisis causes resentment
Berlin Germany’s top consumer advocate, Ramona Pop, has rejected the idea of Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) to reconsider the priority given to private households in the allocation of…
Inflation: Federal government under pressure – further relief?
Coalition leadership with no clear direction Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (from left), Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Berlin In view of rising prices, the pressure on the traffic…
Inflation: Federal government under pressure – further relief?
Coalition leadership with no clear direction Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (from left), Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Berlin In view of rising prices, the pressure on the traffic…
Inflation: Federal government under pressure – further relief?
Coalition leadership with no clear direction Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (from left), Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Berlin In view of rising prices, the pressure on the traffic…
Driving bans and speed limit: traffic light argues about energy-saving measures
Berlin A new debate has flared up in Germany about what measures should be taken to respond to rising energy prices. A move by SPD leader Saskia Esken is particularly…
SPD boss questions compliance with the 2023 debt brake
Saskia Esken, SPD leader The SPD leader supports the EU in complying with the debt brake again at the expense of investments. (Photo: dpa) Berlin SPD Chairwoman Saskia Esken has…
Trouble about the tank discount – Habeck should summon the bosses of the oil companies
Minister of Economics Habeck Politicians from different parties increase the pressure on Habeck. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The tank discount to relieve the citizens threatens to have no effect due to…
Weapons deliveries: Union criticizes SPD course
Federal Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (SPD) said at the start of a Ukraine conference convened by the United States at Ramstein Air Force Base that the federal government had decided…
How the SPD wants to get rid of Schröder and has failed so far
Berlin The SPD leadership has sharpened the tone of the former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and suggested that he leave the party. Resigning from his mandates with Russian corporations “would have…
SPD is under more pressure – and Scholz undermines expectations
Olaf Scholz The Chancellor is sticking to his strategy. (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin When Olaf Scholz appeared before the press in the Chancellery on Tuesday evening, expectations were high. So…
Lauterbach is harsh with former Chancellor Schröder
Gerhard Schröder The former chancellor has been criticized for his commitment to Russian state-owned companies. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Health Minister Karl Lauterbach described former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder’s attempts to mediate…
Chancellor Scholz calls on Schröder to give up mandates
Berlin Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to give up his mandates at Russian energy companies. “My advice to Gerhard Schröder is to withdraw from these offices,”…
SPD leader calls on Gerhard Schröder to turn away from Putin
He rightly condemned the illegal war in Ukraine. But this war is only going out from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. “And that’s why there can only be one logical conclusion:…
Coalition decides on financial relief
cabinet meeting In conversation: Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (from left) (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin The traffic light has decided on…
Coalition decides on financial relief
cabinet meeting In conversation: Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (from left) (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin The traffic light has decided on…