Tag: Ukraine war
Why the federal state wins in the crisis
Port of Brunsbuettel The city on the Lower Elbe and the Kiel Canal is likely to become a center of Schleswig-Holstein’s energy industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin When the people between…
China’s economic model in crisis – Morning Briefing Plus
Europe is revolving around itself. And that is only understandable given the major risks: the war in Ukraine, dependence on Russian energy supplies and record inflation. “Something is changing very…
What other options does Putin have?
Vladimir Putin at the military parade on May 9, 2021 Will May 9 bring a change in the Kremlin ruler’s war strategy? (Photo: AP) The Russian army’s “special operation” planned…
Monetary policy does not have to regulate them
Unlike in the USA, for example, home prices are not included in the inflation measurement in the euro zone, while residential rents are taken into account in the Harmonized Index…
The Putin error of Klaus Mangold
well-paid strategists in parties and companies believe that happiness has a name. When things don’t go that way, when misfortune threatens or is already sneaking through the back entrance, you…
EU states are demanding changes to Russia sanctions
Vienna Hungary versus the EU: This conflict has also flared up over the question of an oil embargo against Russia – and Hungary’s government seems to be celebrating the dispute…
How the group is preparing for a gas supply stop
Color pigments from Lanxess production The specialty chemicals group has large locations in Leverkusen, Dormagen and Krefeld. (Photo: Lanxess AG) Dusseldorf Lanxess boss Matthias Zachert makes one thing clear: In…
Industrial orders drop unexpectedly sharply after the outbreak of war
Industry The drop in orders is primarily due to significantly fewer orders from abroad. (Photo: obs) Berlin In the first month after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, German industry…
CDU leader Friedrich Merz on campaign tour
Now he’s back again, in the North Rhine-Westphalian state election campaign. But: Was Friedrich Merz actually really gone? The Sauerland is standing in the spa park of Bad Salzuflen this…
Russian church leader to be on EU sanctions list
Patriarch Kirill and Vladimir Putin Kirill is close to Putin and supports the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. (Photo: AP) Brussels The Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill is…
How the USA slows down refugees
Ukrainian refugees at the US-Mexico border After the outbreak of war, many Ukrainian refugees tried to get to the USA via the Mexican border. That should be the end of…
After the start of the war, exports fall much more than expected
Port in Qingdao Exports to China also fell by 4.3 percent. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the first month after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, German exports fell more than they…
Is Putin ordering general mobilization?
Russian soldiers Will more Russian soldiers be deployed in the Ukraine war soon? (Photo: dpa) Western intelligence services and the Ukrainian military leadership assume that Russian President Vladimir Putin could…
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic insists on joining the EU
Aleksandar Vucic The Serbian President is in a quandary. On the one hand, he presents himself as a person who understands Putin. On the other hand, he wants to lead…
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic insists on joining the EU
Aleksandar Vucic The Serbian President is in a quandary. On the one hand, he presents himself as a person who understands Putin. On the other hand, he wants to lead…
Sberbank Europe is being wound up and repaying savings deposits itself
Sberbank Europe in Vienna At the beginning of March, the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) ordered the bank to cease trading. (Photo: imago images/SKATA) Vienna The European subsidiary of the…
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic insists on joining the EU
Aleksandar Vucic The Serbian President is in a quandary. On the one hand, he presents himself as a person who understands Putin. On the other hand, he wants to lead…
Chancellor Olaf Scholf followed a zigzag course
Olaf Scholz In the past, the chancellor has always left communication to his closest confidants. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In Meseberg everything is prepared for a good meeting and good pictures…
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic insists on joining the EU
Aleksandar Vucic The Serbian President is in a quandary. On the one hand, he presents himself as a person who understands Putin. On the other hand, he wants to lead…
Russia: bond investors receive payments
Passers-by in front of the Moscow Stock Exchange Moscow Russia’s hotly-watched two-dollar bond payments are leaking to investors. Moscow has resorted to domestic reserves of US currency to do this,…