Tag: Sven Giegold
The federal government wants to promote social entrepreneurs
Companies oriented towards the common good These types of companies aim to solve social challenges. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin Solar-powered electric modules for African villages, help for the unbureaucratic employment…
Traffic light gives the Cartel Office drastic powers
Berlin First blockade, then marathon negotiations, then agreement. The model for laws of the traffic light coalition also applies to competition law. Shortly before 2 a.m. on the night of…
After Graichen’s resignation, the FDP questions the schedule for the heating law
Economics Minister Robert Habeck Habeck would like to pass the Building Energy Act (GEG) before the parliamentary summer break. (Photo: dpa) Berlin After Patrick Graichen was replaced as State Secretary…
After Graichen’s resignation, the FDP questions the schedule for the heating law
“It is obvious that such a serious change at the top of the ministry will not speed up the deliberations on the Building Energy Act,” said the FDP Federal Vice…
EU postpones vote on combustion engine off
Internal combustion engine car The EU actually wants to stop allowing new cars with combustion engines from 2035 onwards. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The EU states will not make a final…
Ministry of Economics confirms vote for combustion engines – EU should present solution for e-fuels
combustion engine It is planned that the Council of Member States will finally vote on phasing out combustion engines next Tuesday. (Photo: dpa) Brussels Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) does…
Green Ministry of Economics supports FDP in combustion engine debate
combustion engine It is planned that the Council of Member States will finally vote on phasing out combustion engines next Tuesday. (Photo: dpa) Brussels Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) is…
Poland requests German approval for Leopard delivery
Berlin Poland has applied to the federal government to be allowed to deliver Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine – and has put Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) under pressure. Poland’s…
Federal government largely agree on key points
Refugee in a training workshop Immigrants can help to solve the problem of skilled workers in the trades and other economic sectors. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The cornerstones for a planned…
The Berlin Republic, a country on the limit
And that is expressed here today in galloping energy prices, slumping growth and serious existential worries. And, of course, Europe is also at its limit: “The energy conflict threatens to…
A turning point in competition policy causes a stir
Robert Habeck “We are making antitrust law with claws and teeth,” said the Federal Minister of Economics on Monday. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Dusseldorf In the German headquarters of the big…
Europe’s defense companies fear EU sustainability rules
Paris In her State of the European Union address, Ursula von der Leyen called on the continent to do more for its own security. “It is time for Europe to…
Hajduk is to become State Secretary – Habeck brings heavyweights to the ministry
Anja Hajduk Experienced, pragmatic – and soon at a crucial intersection of the traffic lights. (Photo: imago images / Chris Emil Janßen) Berlin The designated Economics and Climate Minister Robert…
Hajduk is to become State Secretary – Habeck brings heavyweights to the ministry
Anja Hajduk The head of office and coordinator of the Vice Chancellor is to be the experienced budget politician and former Hamburger Hajduk. (Photo: imago images / Christian Spicker) Berlin…
Saving the climate with nuclear power? The future of nuclear energy divides the EU
Brussels, Paris He has almost reached his target. The European politician Sven Giegold has collected more than 66,000 signatures, and it should be 75,000. With the virtual petition, the Green…
EU wants to ban fee model of neobrokers
Stock trading via Trade Republic Neobrokers offer inexpensive value trading, but demand rebates from their trading partners for forwarding customer orders. (Photo: Trade Republic) Brussels, Frankfurt A controversial fee model…
What is in store for banks now
Brussels, Frankfurt The European Union is striving for a comprehensive tightening of financial regulation. “It’s about strengthening our banks, making them more resilient and future-oriented,” said the EU Commissioner in…
Christian Lindner & Robert Habeck: duel for the Ministry of Finance
Habeck, Lindner The conflict is now being carried out in public. (Photo: imago images / Mike Schmidt, action press) Berlin The time of restraint is coming to an end. While…
Christian Lindner & Robert Habeck: duel for the Ministry of Finance
Habeck, Lindner The conflict is now being carried out in public. (Photo: imago images / Mike Schmidt, action press) Berlin The time of restraint is coming to an end. While…
Bafin’s difficult path to independence
Mark Branson The new Bafin President confirms that there must be “total independence” from the Ministry of Finance in operational supervision. (Photo: Jann Höfer for Handelsblatt) Frankfurt It is a…