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Green hydrogen: Why Oman waits for signals from Europe

The Gulf state of Oman plans to make a major move into green hydrogen and renewable energies. Starting in mid-March, investors will also be sought in Germany. Experts see excellent opportunities if the political course is set correctly. However, potential European buyers still hesitate.

By Redaktion Table

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Trade war: Why Trump is not to blame for US port fees

Outrageous port fees for Chinese container ships sound like Donald Trump. However, the United States has actually been considering introducing them for a year now. One thing is clear: The fees would change the global trade flow, and consumers would bear the rising costs.

By Christian Domke Seidel

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People's Congress: Where 1.5 trillion euros of new debt will go

At the conclusion of the People's Congress, the delegates approved trillions in new debt. The bulk of the money will continue to flow into infrastructure and industrial subsidies. This means that the fundamental shift towards more domestic consumption has once again failed to materialize.

By Jörn Petring

Debt program: Kukies defends plans of the CDU/CSU and SPD

The Federal Minister of Finance sees no conflict with EU fiscal rules in the planned billion-euro programs: Strengthening growth and increasing spending are "two sides of the same coin." However, the Greens are questioning their approval of the necessary amendment to the Basic Law.

By Till Hoppe