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Russian gas cuts will not kill the German economy
How would Germany's industry weather the reduction or even the loss of Russian gas supplies? Germany would cope, says Daniel Gros, member of the board and distinguished fellow at the Centre for European Policy Studies. continue reading →
All are welcome at the Climate Club
The proposal for an international Climate Club may sound like a rehash of previous climate policy strategies. But properly implemented, such a club could take social factors into account and thus avoid a crucial mistake from the past, according to Avram Alpert and Dennis J. Snower. continue reading →
A new fiscal strategy for Germany
In order for Germany to overcome global crises and challenges such as demographic change, it needs a new fiscal strategy, according to Economics Professor Lars P. Feld and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP). Their three pillars consist of targeted emergency measures, supply policy and compliance with the debt brake. continue reading →
How the fuel discount became a bone of contention
When it came to the fuel rebate, parts of the media and the public quickly had a clear opinion: The energy tax cut on gasoline and diesel would not be passed on in full, and the petroleum industry would keep a slice of it. The story of a different perception. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Brussels
The all-dominant topic in the coming week will be the gas crisis. The governments in Spain and France have already called on their compatriots to save. continue reading →
An inflation-adjusted social contract for Europe
With energy prices high and rising, and inflation soaring, it is starting to look like the late 1970s all over again. But appearances can be deceiving. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Brussels
The Czech Council Presidency will focus on the European Union's energy supply over the winter. It is likely to continue as turbulently as it began. continue reading →
What’s cooking in Strasbourg
Alsatian choucroute on the menu: next Wednesday, MEPs will decide in plenary session in Strasbourg of what the taxonomy should consist. continue reading →
Nature Restoration Law: positive impetus for the Green Deal
Yes, the EU Commission has stayed the course, with Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans and Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius in a leading role. On June 22, they presented the proposal for a regulation to restore nature, which goes back to the European Green Deal. continue reading →
