Finance Of Alberto Annicchiarico Decline in demand for cars on tap, objectives change to 2030. Dividend slightly increased. Buyback up to 3 billion 4′ reading Mercedes-Benz changes electrification goals. Demand does not correspond to forecasts and prices also promise to remain at high levels for some time to come, according to the Stuttgart company. And … Read more
According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, the EU Commission’s plans to relax environmental regulations for European farmers have not yet received a majority among the member states. Current news: headlines Farmer protests: EU Commission wants to withdraw bill for pesticide protection AfD: Alice Weidel sees Brexit as a “model for Germany” Farmers’ anger: Which … Read more
The EU Commission has accepted concessions from the world’s largest online retailer. It had previously identified possible breaches of EU competition law in several sectors. “The changes open up new opportunities and more choice, to the benefit of competing independent carriers and retailers, as well as consumers,” said Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition. Among … Read more
The federal government has agreed on an aid package for companies suffering from the consequences of the Ukraine war. That’s what Lindner and Habeck are planning. Companies in Germany suffering from the economic consequences of the Ukraine war receive state aid. Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) and Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) presented their plans … Read more
Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) was clear: “Renewable energies free us from dependencies. Renewable energies are therefore energies of freedom.” A project like this should be to his liking: A German bank is financing a wind power project with 20 million euros. This makes energy production more sustainable – and Germany more independent of Putin’s … Read more
abroad Reduction of EU funds ECJ rejects complaints by Poland and Hungary against rule of law mechanism – – As of 11:24 a.m | Reading time: 2 minutes ECJ rejects complaints by Poland and Hungary against rule of law mechanism – – The European Court of Justice paves the way for a new regulation to … Read more
Canary Wharf financial district in London Bankers expect a gradual shift of jobs from London to the EU. – (Foto: Bloomberg) – – – – Frankfurt, London London’s bankers are in a festive mood, a lucrative bonus season is ahead. According to the financial service Bloomberg, the bonus pool at the British bank Barclays should be … Read more
– The Commission can start borrowing for the Next Generation EU development plan, as all 27 EU countries have ratified the necessary decisions. The total amount is 750 billion euros in 2018 prices – or a good 800 billion euros after adjusting for inflation. The money is raised in the capital markets. Some of the … Read more
Well, of course, Peter Gauweiler looked at the EU reconstruction fund. The lawyer from Munich is known for suing the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe against the bond purchase program of the European Central Bank. Some say that he is passionate about ensuring that things are legally right in Europe. Others call him stubborn. All … Read more
Beijing, Berlin, Brussels The European Union and China are working flat out to conclude negotiations on an investment agreement. As the Handelsblatt learned, the negotiators of the EU Commission and the government in Beijing are continuing their talks this week. It was said that the remaining points of contention should now be resolved quickly. There … Read more