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Durch die Inflation sanken die Reallöhne in der EU 2023 um 0,7 Prozent.

Real wage loss: Germany above EU average

Real wages in the EU continued to fall in 2023 due to inflation. European trade unions see a connection with high corporate profits and call for countermeasures.

By Okan Bellikli

Scholz welcomes spending target for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas' proposal for an EU spending target of 0.25 percent of gross domestic product for Ukraine. In order to catch up with the USA, spending would have to be significantly higher.

By Redaktion Table

How the EU states are preparing for Trump's possible term in office

Between ingratiation and defensiveness: a unified strategy of the EU states for a possible second Trump presidency is not in sight. Experts from 19 countries are concerned about the stability of democracy, the defense of Ukraine and free trade, as a study by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs shows. But Trump could also unite Europe.

By Michael Bröcker

Lobbycontrol wants clarification on Ferber

Lobbycontrol demands consequences from the conflict of interest allegations against CSU MEP Markus Ferber. He denies economic benefits from his contacts with a financial entrepreneur.

By Okan Bellikli

'Slovakia is not Fico country'

The candidate from the pro-Russian government camp loses the first round of the presidential election. The run-off election on April 6 will decide the outcome.

By Redaktion Table

ECFR study warns against mistakes in election campaign

A new study by the European Council on Foreign Relations warns pro-European parties against playing into the hands of far-right parties with the wrong topics. The warning is directed not least at the lead candidate of the EPP, von der Leyen.

By Till Hoppe