In an impulse on nuclear fusion, several German scientific academies paint a picture of a promising technology that still faces numerous uncertainties. It needs funding, but not at the expense of renewables. This results in a political dilemma.
By Tim Gabel
The German government is arguing about the debt brake. Finance Minister Lindner defends it with reference to the EU debt rules. However, a closer look reveals that Germany would only have to carry out a manageable budget consolidation for 2025 to comply with EU rules.
By Marc Winkelmann
The eurozone economy is growing as expected, but not everywhere. Germany in particular is acting as a brake with its 0.1 percent drop in GDP, while the economies in France, Italy and Spain are growing.
By Redaktion Table
According to the Federal Minister of the Interior, border controls work. Nancy Faeser therefore wants to maintain controls at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland until irregular migration has been effectively reduced.
By Redaktion Table
Since April 30, the UK has been controlling animal and plant products from the EU. This is upsetting the schedule of some producers – with consequences.
By Redaktion Table
One month after the parliamentary elections, France still has no new government. President Macron wants a kind of grand coalition. His party is now feeling its way forward.
By Redaktion Table
Piotr Serafin, Poland's current Permanent Representative to the EU, is to become an EU Commissioner. This is what the Polish government decided on Tuesday.
By Marc Winkelmann
Fewer and fewer analysts believe in a positive development for the German and European economy in the coming six months. This is according to the latest report from the Mannheim-based ZEW Institute. One of the reasons for this is the uncertainty surrounding global developments.
By Hauke Reimer
Marc Ringel is the new Director of the Franco-German Institute. The professor and economist is tasked with promoting the topics of climate change and the energy transition.
By Redaktion Table
Some capitals are still discussing who should represent their country in the EU Commission in this legislature. Other names have already been decided. An overview that we are constantly updating for you.
By Lukas Knigge
