In a paper in preparation for the new legislative period, the BMWK argues in favor of a stronger Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF). However, resistance is to be expected from the Ministry of Finance.
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Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
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Many German companies remain committed to the energy transition despite high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. However, they demand clear framework conditions and lower energy prices to ensure that the transition can succeed sooner and prevent a loss of competitiveness. This is the result of a survey of 550 production companies.
By Lukas Bayer
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
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In her guidelines, Ursula von der Leyen lists the building blocks for greater competitiveness with which she wants to shape her next term of office. We give you an overview of the Clean Industrial Deal, SME policy, and the phase-out of combustion engines.
By Till Hoppe
In the run-up to the important Third Plenum of the Central Committee, Chinese economists advocate more demand policy and, thus, more consumption. This is in contrast to the current policy of ever-increasing investment.
By Christiane Kuehl
In its annual economic policy recommendations to the member states, the EU Commission criticizes Germany's high trade surplus. It also calls on Germany to invest more.
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The global energy transition is unattainable without China. Therefore, Robert Habeck should emphasize climate policy relations during his visit to Beijing. Here are six proposals for pragmatic cooperation between Germany and China to benefit climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
The Commissioner for Industry fears collateral damage in Europe as a result of the recently increased US tariffs on goods from China, particularly semiconductors. In an interview with Corinna Visser and Till Hoppe, he warns that if the USA and China no longer abide by WTO rules, the Europeans will also have to react.
By Till Hoppe
Beijing wants to turn the problem of aging into a virtue and create prosperity and innovation with the so-called silver economy. Foreign companies are also welcome in this growth market.
By Fabian Peltsch
