Real estate crisis: Why the lifeline does not work
Beijing provides billions for local state-owned companies to buy up properties and convert them into social housing. But very few are really happy with the plan.
By Jörn Petring
Beijing provides billions for local state-owned companies to buy up properties and convert them into social housing. But very few are really happy with the plan.
By Jörn Petring
The President wants equal numbers of female and male commissioners in the new term of office, but the governments have hardly nominated any women so far. How von der Leyen still wants to ensure equality.
By Till Hoppe
French President Emmanuel Macron intervenes in the formation of the government. To this end, he is receiving the party and parliamentary group leaders for "a series of talks" at the Élysée Palace. Time is pressing, as the preparation of the 2025 budget is due to begin in September.
By Claire Stam
The European Union wants to become independent of Russian gas by 2027. A renowned think tank is convinced that the member states will not have to wait that long. But there are still uncertainties – and Hungary is blocking progress.
By Manuel Berkel
At the groundbreaking ceremony for Taiwanese company TSMC's new chip factory in Saxony, top politicians emphasized the importance of Europe having its own semiconductor industry.
By Hauke Reimer
Construction work on Europe's largest chip factory in Dresden began on Tuesday with a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony. On the same day, the Commission approved the German government's subsidies of five billion euros for the project.
By Hauke Reimer
Following feedback from Chinese car manufacturers and the correction of a calculation error, the Commission slightly adjusts the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. Tesla benefits the most from this.
By Marc Winkelmann
The debate on the hottest topic at COP29 has begun: What payments for global climate action would be fair? There is no answer, but there are tendencies: More countries and sectors should pay than before, especially the USA. As a donor, Germany is one of the few bright spots.
By Bernhard Pötter
A previously unreleased study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action calculates for the first time how many billions in tax revenue the German government increased emissions and by how much – and which sector is benefiting the most.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ursula von der Leyen has chosen affordable housing as a key issue – and wants to adapt the law on state aid to achieve this. Tenants' associations hope for broader support, but real estate associations warn of distortions.
By Alina Leimbach