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DENPASAR - Prime Minister Mark Rutte during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President Charles Michel European Union President and Emmanuel Macron President of France at the G20 summit in Bali. During the summit, the largest economies discuss matters such as financial stability, economic growth and food security. Prime Minister and Minister Sigrid Kaag Finance are present on behalf of the Dutch government. ANP ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN netherlands out - belgium out *** DENPASAR Prime Minister Mark Rutte during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President Charles Michel European Union President and Emmanuel Macron President of France at the G20 summit in Bali During the summit, the largest economies PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xx x457862674x originalFilename: 457862674.jpg

Paris summit to prepare for a climate-friendly financial system

With the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, France's President Emmanuel Macron wants to put the financial issue at the top of the agenda in climate protection. The topics of the summit: reform of the Bretton Woods system, more money from private investors and alignment of financial flows with the Paris Agreement. The front row of global politics and many African heads of government meet in Paris.

By Claire Stam

EU Chamber survey: mixed sentiments

Although the Chinese government is once again focusing on economic growth, the sentiment among European companies on the ground is still worse than last year. However, there is hope for normalization in the course of the year.

By Frank Sieren

DENPASAR - Prime Minister Mark Rutte during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President Charles Michel European Union President and Emmanuel Macron President of France at the G20 summit in Bali. During the summit, the largest economies discuss matters such as financial stability, economic growth and food security. Prime Minister and Minister Sigrid Kaag Finance are present on behalf of the Dutch government. ANP ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN netherlands out - belgium out *** DENPASAR Prime Minister Mark Rutte during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President Charles Michel European Union President and Emmanuel Macron President of France at the G20 summit in Bali During the summit, the largest economies PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xx x457862674x originalFilename: 457862674.jpg

Paris summit to prepare for a climate-friendly financial system

With the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, France's President Emmanuel Macron wants to put the financial issue at the top of the agenda in climate protection. The topics of the summit: reform of the Bretton Woods system, more money from private investors and alignment of financial flows with the Paris Agreement. The front row of global politics and many African heads of government meet in Paris.

By Claire Stam

Dependence on China: Brussels presents de-risking plan

The EU Commission wants to reduce its dependence on the People's Republic and is presenting its first all-encompassing strategy for economic security. However, only Competition Commissioner Vestager is open about the fact that Beijing is the focus of these efforts. One instrument in particular is likely to spark controversy among the member states.

By Amelie Richter

Renaturation: Environmental Council gives green light

The Environment Council has agreed on a general approach to the proposal for a Nature Restoration Law. However, the adoption of a compromise in the European Parliament on the now highly political text remains uncertain – because the EPP wants to continue rejecting the text.

By Claire Stam

20.06.2023, Berlin: Robert Habeck (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, l-r), Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Li Qiang, Ministerpräsident der Volksrepublik China, Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD), und Zheng Shanjie, Vorsitzender der Nationalen Entwicklungs- und Reformkommission der VR China, kommen zum Deutsch-Chinesischen Forum für wirtschaftliche und technologische Zusammenarbeit im Rahmen der deutsch-chinesischen Regierungskonsultationen. Die Konsultationen der Regierungschefs und mehrerer weiterer Kabinettsmitglieder beider Seiten gibt es seit 2011. Sie finden nun schon zum siebten Mal statt. Foto: Kay Nietfeld/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++

Brave economic leaders and a confident Li Qiang

Between the world's second and fourth largest economies, the main issue is business relations. That is why government consultations are traditionally followed by an economic forum. Premier Li turned it into an advertising show for his country.

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Commission calls for supplement to EU budget

The EU Commission wants an additional €66 billion from member states to support Ukraine and promote strategic technologies. But many governments are reacting reservedly – the negotiations will not be easy.

By Till Hoppe

epa10701517 (L-R) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age and European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, and European Commission Executive Vice-President responsible for an Economy that Works for People and European Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis give a press conference on the European Economic Security Strategy following the European Commission weekly college meeting in Brussels, Belgium, 20 June 2023.  EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET

EU strategy: Brussels presents de-risking plan

The EU Commission wants to reduce its dependence on the People's Republic and is presenting its first all-encompassing strategy for economic security. However, only Competition Commissioner Vestager is open about the fact that Beijing is the focus of these efforts. One instrument in particular is likely to run into strong headwind among the member states.

By Amelie Richter