Finance: Public budget climbs to record high
Beijing wants to stimulate the economy with a “proactive fiscal policy.” The 15th Five-Year Plan relies on a range of instruments. The public budget is climbing to a record high.
By Marcel Grzanna
Beijing wants to stimulate the economy with a “proactive fiscal policy.” The 15th Five-Year Plan relies on a range of instruments. The public budget is climbing to a record high.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU presents a new port strategy that focuses on competitiveness and security. Foreign investments are to be systematically recorded and monitored.
By Julia Fiedler
The EU is presenting a new port strategy that puts competitiveness and security front and center. That’s why a generous offer by a Chinese shipping group for a Hamburg logistics company is likely to be scrutinized very closely.
By Julia Fiedler
South Africa’s market for new cars is growing. However, this provides little cause for optimism among local manufacturers, as growth is driven primarily by rising imports. Volkswagen is now increasing pressure on the government to act and protect its industrial base.
By David Renke
The German government’s Climate Action Program is due to be presented in four weeks – yet five million metric tons of CO₂ reductions are still unaccounted for, along with several billion euros in required investment. Policymakers remain divided over which sectors must deliver the most substantial emission cuts. And then there is the issue of the Building Energy Act.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved Cosco’s acquisition of 80% of Hamburg-based freight forwarder Zippel. Security-relevant aspects will now be reviewed separately. The Chinese shipping group already holds a stake in Hamburg’s Tollerort container terminal.
By Julia Fiedler
In its draft investment strategy for the energy sector, the Commission describes how the European Investment Bank will mitigate one of the biggest cost drivers of the energy transition. The EU will also provide guarantees for certain nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The defense tech sector will keep growing, say investors. One topic continues to hold great potential.
By Robert Wallenhauer
According to Table.Briefings, the German Ministry of Defense is planning an internal meeting on risks posed by US investors in the defense industry. At the same time, opposition parties are pushing back against the drone manufacturer Stark, which counts Peter Thiel among its investors.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
DEG is currently preparing the launch of a new private equity fund of funds targeting investments in Asia and Africa. In light of the geopolitical landscape, DEG CEO Roland Siller sees significant potential for a stronger global role for Europe.
By David Renke