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How Berlin is preparing for a second term in office for Donald Trump
Berlin, Washington It will be a difficult US trip that Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock begins on Tuesday. At the end of the week she will also meet with her American…
This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
“Lack of courage” prevents men from taking care of children
Berlin The model of the sole breadwinner is the ideal for fewer and fewer fathers. This is the result of the “Fathers’ Report 2023”, which Family Minister Lisa Paus (Greens)…
Germany and the EU adopt Chinese methods
Brussels, Germersheim “Feet off,” calls the headmaster. The Foreign Minister has paid attention and takes a step to the side. A small robot jerks past her, the students call him…
How Beijing’s dirigisme inspires Brussels and Berlin
Brussels, Germersheim “Feet off,” calls the headmaster. The Foreign Minister has paid attention and takes a step to the side. A small robot jerks past her, the students call him…
CDU leader Merz unsettles his party
A crystal clear announcement from Merz was valid until Sunday evening: No cooperation anywhere. Every CDU politician who cooperates with the AfD faces immediate party exclusion proceedings. However, the question…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Sharp criticism of CDU leader Merz after commenting on cooperation with the AfD
Berlin CDU party leader Friedrich Merz has met with fierce criticism within his own party with his statements about possible joint action with the AfD at the municipal level. Berlin’s…
Sharp criticism of CDU leader Merz after statements on cooperation with the AfD
Berlin CDU party leader Friedrich Merz has met with fierce criticism within his own party with his statements about possible joint action with the AfD at the municipal level. Berlin’s…
“The federal government is ripping off properly”
Berlin The transport industry is mobilizing against the federal government’s plans to make road freight transport significantly more expensive. “We expect the government to stick to the coalition agreement and…
Control Council considers faster procedures to be “overdue”
heavy transport Transporters have long complained that it takes far too long to approve a transport. (Photo: IMAGO/Zoonar) Berlin The National Regulatory Control Council is urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD)…
Why Biden and Trump are the only alternatives
Donald Trump and Joe Biden in 2020 Because neither Biden nor Trump arouse euphoria, third parties could influence the outcome of the election. (Photo: AP) Washington The contrast between Joe…
Government advisers speak out against industrial electricity prices
Christian Lindner and Robert Habeck The finance minister speaks out against the economy minister’s plan. (Photo: IMAGO/photo booth) Berlin Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is encountering further resistance with his…
EU Parliament passes far-reaching reform of the electricity market
Brussels The European Parliament wants to lower electricity prices for households and companies in the long term and keep them stable. The Industry Committee agreed on a new electricity market…
Vestager’s chief economist resigns after Macron intervention
Fiona Scott Morton The professor has advised large tech companies in the past. (Photo: wikimedia) Brussels In the end the pressure was too great. The designated chief economist of the…
Riester pension: Half-hearted proposal from the government commission
Young trainees in steel production The focus group set up by the federal government has made a classically conservative proposal for the reform of old-age provision. She missed her chance.…
“The AfD costs us prosperity”
Harold Christian The entrepreneur recently caused a stir with a major political donation. (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Berlin Entrepreneur Harald Christ is calling on German business to get more…
Why the costs for a care place are increasing – and what helps
Berlin Home care is becoming more and more expensive. According to an evaluation by the Association of Substitute Health Insurance Funds (vdek), a nationwide average of 2548 euros per month…
Germany faces a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…