Council of Experts on Climate Change: The next German government must set the right course for climate action and secure funding. But higher defense and education spending could lead to distribution conflicts, warns the biennial report. It outlines solutions and where action needs to be taken.
By Nico Beckert
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs confirmed the Commissioner-designate for Financial Markets Maria Luís Albuquerque (EPP). During the hearing, the Portuguese Commissioner emphasized the importance of banking stability, a more integrated capital market, and a simpler framework for sustainable finance.
By Table.Briefings
A report by the International Monetary Fund points out that Europe's energy security had deteriorated long before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European climate policy has fundamentally changed this.
By Lukas Knigge
Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck wants to reform the distribution of power in EU bodies and is calling for European competencies in foreign and security policy. Germany will ultimately benefit from a fiscal union.
By Manuel Berkel
Raising taxes on the rich would punish prosperity without saving the climate. On the other hand, emissions trading plus climate money is effective, efficient and social at the same time – and therefore ideal for the green transformation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At the meeting of EU finance ministers in Luxembourg, EIB President Nadia Calviño presented an action plan with which the bank intends to boost investment in the European defense industry. However, no concrete steps are expected before June.
By Table.Briefings
The EU heads of state and government want the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide the European defense industry with improved access to funding. Weapons are not to be financed. However, a dual-use clause could be dropped.
By Max Mustermann
The public often feels carbon prices and tolls lead to higher environmental taxes. However, a long-term comparison by German Green Budgets shows the opposite. For this reason, the think tank calls for an important change.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Three years ago, the finance ministers of the eurozone countries agreed on a reform of the ESM euro bailout fund. However, the Italian parliament is now blocking the project with its "no" vote.
By Redaktion Table
The EU finance ministers have agreed on a reform of the European debt rules. This was made possible by a step-by-step agreement between Germany and France.
By Max Mustermann
