The negotiations between the EU Commission and the four Mercosur states are well advanced, but Paris is unlikely to approve the free trade agreement. Berlin and Brussels are now discussing the possibility of outvoting France if necessary – but this would be politically explosive. In future, the EU could focus more on targeted partnerships that also involve investments in third countries.
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Institutional investors from the USA account for 65 percent of investments in companies engaged in fossil energy operations. Deutsche Bank and Allianz are leading among German institutional investors.
By Alex Veit
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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Wealthy Chinese use "golden visas" to gain European residence permits through investments. Brussels calls for an EU-wide ban. Pull factors include education, healthcare and travel freedom.
By Fabian Peltsch
In view of the renewed debate about the combustion engine phase-out, the organization Transport and Environment (T E) is calling for politicians to make a clear commitment to end the use of gasoline and diesel cars. China and the USA have long since made up their minds.
By Felix Lee
At the meeting of EU finance ministers in Luxembourg, EIB President Nadia Calviño presented an action plan with which the bank intends to boost investment in the European defense industry. However, no concrete steps are expected before June.
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The debt rules are forcing savings, while the need for investment is increasing. At the same time, the Next Generation EU investment program is coming to an end. A discussion about a successor program will be unavoidable – but the political hurdles are high.
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A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
Boost for green investments: The Inflation Reduction Act, which has been criticized by the EU, is allowing billions to flow into new technologies in the USA. By selling their IRA tax credits, companies gain even faster access to liquidity.
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Volkswagen and JAC Motors increased their investment in their joint venture in Anhui by 1.8 billion euros. The shareholding ratio remains the same. The German company holds a 75 percent stake in the joint venture.
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