The demand for workers in the solar and wind industry is growing. However, many tradespeople lack the necessary skills. This is shown by a recent study by the Bertelsmann Foundation. It therefore calls for targeted further training measures.
By Carsten Hübner
In an open letter to the EU Commission, several Green MEPs criticize Germany's border controls with Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland. Among other things, they question the compatibility with the Schengen Borders Code.
By Helene Bubrowski
In just five years, André Ventura's ultra-right Chega party has become the third strongest political force in Portugal. As a teenager, Ventura wanted to become a priest; today, he and his party are campaigning against minorities and immigrants.
By Redaktion Table
A new study shows that, as expected, Germany will remain the largest net contributor to the EU budget in 2023. However, the contribution has decreased by €2.3 billion due to poor economic development.
By Marc Winkelmann
The federal government has taken a half share in the Brunsbüttel LNG terminal and had €40 million in subsidies approved. A competitor is now taking legal action against the EU Commission. The lawsuit is peppered with accusations against the German government.
By Manuel Berkel
The situation for foreign food retail groups in Hungary continues to worsen. The government not only wants to levy a controversial special tax beyond 2024, but also impose an additional levy on foreign companies. While the Austrian supermarket chain Spar is seeking an open confrontation, German retailers are keeping a low profile.
By Merle Heusmann
According to Palestinian reports, Israel's army attacks a school in Gaza and kills dozens of people. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Borrell reacts with clear words.
By Redaktion Table
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is back in Belgium. He never intended to extradite himself or facilitate his arrest, he explained after his return to exile.
By Redaktion Table
Since the new Lobbying Register Act came into force at the federal level, the number of registered interest groups of companies, organizations and NGOs has decreased. The trend is reversed at the EU level.
By Markus Grabitz
Jeromin Zettelmeyer heads the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel and thus moves between research and politics. The top economist expects a major debate in the coming years: about nothing less than the fundamental European economic model.
By Redaktion Table
