The export of Western luxury cars to Russia is banned. However, expensive cars made in Europe continue to find their way to wealthy customers. The investigative portal "Systema" has uncovered the convoluted trade routes. An exclusive report by Dmitry Sukharev on dubious middlemen and their proximity to power.
By Redaktion Table
Poland's coal phase-out is progressing rapidly and is being accelerated by market forces. The country's coal mines are now unprofitable. Yet the government shies away from the energy transition because it fears protests from coal workers.
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To tackle the shortage of skilled workers, the EU aims to improve the recognition of qualifications, among other measures. Employment Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu has presented a strategy outlining how the EU could contribute despite its limited competencies.
By Alina Leimbach
The plans for Germany's special infrastructure fund by the conservative CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have not mentioned climate action. An alliance of environmental politicians, the Green Party, NGOs and companies wants to change this. New calculations show that Germany can reach net zero with a maximum of 0.7 percent of GDP.
By Bernhard Pötter
"Good for Germany, and good for Europe": Ahead of today's special summit on Ukraine and EU defense, other member states welcome the planned special infrastructure fund and the planned increase in defense spending.
By Till Hoppe
Premier Li Qiang announced five percent growth for the second-largest economy. The bold forecast is based on several measures to increase domestic consumption, and German companies breathed a sigh of relief.
By Jörn Petring
China is massively arming itself to conquer Taiwan. US President Trump is puzzling over whether he would come to the island's aid. Beijing's nuclear weapons are intended to prevent the USA from doing so.
By Andreas Landwehr
Bulgaria wants to adopt the euro at the turn of the year, but the national deficit could still throw a spanner in the works. The population and business community are in favor of joining, but there are also prominent opponents.
By Frank Stier
The Commission aims to encourage member states to increase defense spending through subsidized loans and a limited relaxation of EU debt rules. In Berlin, the potential coalition partners agree to exempt defense spending from the debt brake.
By Marc Winkelmann
China's targeted tariffs on US agricultural products such as soybeans, chicken and cotton show: The focus at the start of the People's Congress is not on Washington and a response to Trump – but on the domestic economy.
By Jörn Petring
