Tag: ZEW
Where the contributions are lowest and highest
health insurance cards Some large health insurance companies are only increasing the contributions moderately – but could follow suit again next year. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Munich Many citizens not only…
Where the contributions are lowest and highest
health insurance cards Some large health insurance companies are only increasing the contributions moderately – but could follow suit again next year. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Munich Many citizens not only…
Economy calls for a reform from Finance Minister Lindner
Even if liberal economists and business representatives welcome this position, there is growing concern among some that compliance with the rule could be at the expense of necessary investments. “It…
Subsidies, government revenue & government spending in Germany
Reichstag in Berlin The “strong state” has recently experienced a comeback. Berlin A few days ago, the head of the civil service association, Ulrich Silberbach, sounded the alarm again: the…
The myth of the broken state
Reichstag in Berlin The “strong state” has recently experienced a comeback. Berlin A few days ago, the head of the civil service association, Ulrich Silberbach, sounded the alarm again: the…
What Karl Lauterbach’s plans can actually do against the drug shortage
Berlin For Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, the reason for the current bottlenecks in medicines is obvious. “We overdid it with economization,” he said on Tuesday. The SPD politician means the…
German industry in crisis – 3 scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Endgame for German industry – three scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Endgame for German industry – three scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Dax outlook: stock market before a stormy week
In principle, nothing changed on the stock market for three weeks: On November 21, the leading German index, the Dax, started trading at 14,396 points and last Friday it closed…
Dax outlook: stock market before a stormy week
In principle, nothing changed on the stock market for three weeks: On November 21, the leading German index, the Dax, started trading at 14,396 points and last Friday it closed…
Can AI help companies become more sustainable and energy efficient?
Climate crisis, European Green Deal, ESG reporting and pressure from customers – the expectations of companies to operate sustainably and above all with reduced CO2 emissions have never been higher.…
German economy less innovative than in other EU countries
Research center of the pharmaceutical company Merck The pharmaceutical industry is particularly dependent on research and development. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In 2021, the German economy increased its spending on research…
German economy less innovative than in other EU countries
Research center of the pharmaceutical company Merck The pharmaceutical industry is particularly dependent on research and development. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In 2021, the German economy increased its spending on research…
German banks earn better, but not well
Good morning dear readers, “What is breaking into a bank compared to founding a bank?” Bertolt Brecht once asked, and in relation to Germany one has to say: in most…
Risk of state-owned companies – why a shadow debt state is emerging in Germany
Rothaus brewery, Deutsche Bahn, state winery Kloster Eberbach The number of state-owned companies is increasing. Berlin The state is outsourcing more and more of its tasks from the core budgets…
How to increase vaccination readiness
Berlin The vaccination campaign by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) is not getting off the ground – despite a budget in the millions for posters and commercials. An average of…
Consumer sentiment is still low
pedestrian zone The worries caused by the war and the pandemic have diminished – even if many citizens are still cautious about making large purchases. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The mood…
Economists complain about redistribution and few investments
road construction The federal government is spending too little money on future projects, such as road construction, economists warn. (Photo: imago images/Ralph Peters) Berlin For a federal finance minister, promising…
Friedrich Merz has his chancellor theme
Stephen Weil or Elon Musk, who to start this wake up call with? Let’s decide this time for the social-democratic regional politician who, according to the latest polls, has a…