At the start of the year, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan outlined plans to restructure her ministry. Now, the first concrete details have come to light and indicate just how far-reaching the overhaul will be.
By Lucia Weiß and David Renke
The US online payments provider PayPal is investing tens of millions of dollars in Africa and the Middle East. With a new global platform, the group aims to tap customer segments and markets beyond those served by traditional mobile money providers.
By Olivia Samnick and Lucia Weiß
In its draft investment strategy for the energy sector, the Commission describes how the European Investment Bank will mitigate one of the biggest cost drivers of the energy transition. The EU will also provide guarantees for certain nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The free trade agreement with Australia has so far met with less resistance from EU farmers than the trade deal with Mercosur. Comparable environmental and social standards and lower export quotas have provoked less criticism. However, this could change.
By Antonia Zimmermann and Julia Dahm
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a tightrope walk on his China trip. Climate cooperation with China remains important – yet business representatives are calling for a strong “made in Europe” approach, including in green-tech industries.
By Nico Beckert
The Trump administration describes the lifting of the “endangerment finding” as a reduction in bureaucracy and a help for the economy. However, uncertainty is growing in the automotive and energy industries, and a wave of lawsuits threatens from federal states and NGOs.
By Umair Irfan
Chancellor Merz faces a balancing act on his trip to China. Germany is heavily dependent on green tech. At the same time, the German economy is experiencing a China shock and is calling for more protection in order to gain room to maneuver for the transformation.
By Nico Beckert
There is growing debate over possible adjustments and reforms to the European emissions trading framework. A clear-cut solution is not yet in sight. While experts acknowledge the need for changes, they caution that modifications could have repercussions for climate targets and undermine earlier investment decisions.
By Lukas Knigge
If Germany and France fail to reach agreement on the joint development of a next-generation fighter aircraft, Berlin could turn to two alternative European programs. A decision on the future of FCAS is expected in early March.
By Gabriel Bub
With a distinctive regulatory approach and high-profile participants, India’s prime minister is positioning himself as an alternative guidepost in global AI development.
By Leonard Schulz
