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Silke Stremlau redet im Interview über nachhaltige Investitionen

'90 percent of the way is still ahead of us'

The market for sustainable investments is growing rapidly, but it needs a better framework, says Silke Stremlau. She has been chair of the German government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Council since this summer. She believes the EU taxonomy is the right approach – but it still has fundamental flaws, as she explains in an interview with Leonie Düngefeld.

By Leonie Düngefeld

What's cooking in Paris: Macron's cordon bleu

Political life will return to the Élysée Palace in Paris next week: On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers, chaired by Emmanuel Macron, will meet. The president's goal is to put his camp in a favorable position for possible new elections.

By Claire Stam

How Chinese is Mercedes?

The manufacturer with the star sells more than a third of its cars in China. One-fifth of the shares are in Chinese hands. There is repeated speculation about a takeover.

By Markus Grabitz

Forest fires: EU calls for more civil protection powers

Forest fires are becoming an ever greater challenge and are no longer a rarity – even in Central Europe. Many countries are overwhelmed and EU civil protection reaches its limits. What is the best way to counter the growing threat?

By Timo Landenberger