Economic expert Truger calls for tax increases to finance rising defense spending
The economist argues that higher, progressive taxes would distribute the burden of rising military spending more equitably.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The economist argues that higher, progressive taxes would distribute the burden of rising military spending more equitably.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The EU Commission’s pension package does not address the core problem of the poor quality of European pension products, consumer advocates complain. The Commission’s arguments are based on feedback from the financial sector and is putting its hopes on greater competition.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
On Wednesday, the Commission will decide on its pension package. As two drafts show, it wants to reduce the requirements for pan-European pension products and adapt the directive on occupational pensions.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Commission’s market integration package is intended to bundle a series of politically controversial standardization and centralization projects. This should increase the likelihood of progress being made.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is traveling to China as the first minister of the new black-red coalition. The trip is considered a test run for the government’s China strategy, with clear positions on Taiwan, the economy, and the war in Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
The investment swindler Qian Zhimin has pleaded guilty in a British court. Defrauded people tell how they were deceived by the woman’s brilliant rhetoric.
By Marcel Grzanna
Testimony before a US court supports the suspicion that Elon Musk is also using Chinese money to finance the company SpaceX. This is likely to increase concerns about national security in the USA.
By Marcel Grzanna
By opening up options trading to international investors, China is sending a clear signal: more capital, more confidence and a greater global role for the yuan. The reform is intended to integrate the Chinese financial market more closely into the global economy.
By Amelie Richter
Kazakhstan is testing a stablecoin linked to the offshore yuan for the first time. The transaction serves as a pilot project and strengthens Beijing's influence in Central Asia.
By Marcel Grzanna
South Korea's President Lee fears an economic crisis if no agreement is reached between the USA and South Korea. With regard to North Korea, there is currently little hope for talks.
By Redaktion Table