The climate crisis threatens financial and price stability and has called central banks into action. Banks are still investing billions in fossil fuel industries. Are the European and Chinese central banks doing enough to fight global warming?
By Nico Beckert
One and a half weeks after the election it is certain: the traffic light coalition will get its chance. Now the SPD, Greens and FDP will continue to sound out a possible coalition. These talks are also expected to be comparatively brief – but will begin with a six-hour meeting at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds starting at 11 a.m. today, Thursday.
By Falk Steiner
Gas prices, and with them energy prices, are on a roller coaster ride. There is disagreement about the right lessons to be learned from the price hike. Some countries call for an energy union in which the EU Commission negotiates gas contracts for the member states. Others – including Germany – are critical of far-reaching market reforms.
By Lukas Knigge
The Director of the Brussels-based think tank CEPS does not see any dangerous inflationary dynamics in Europe despite rising commodity and energy prices. The situation in the USA is different.
By Redaktion Table