Tag: Economic policy
Economists see drastic consequences of Putin’s ruble decision
Berlin The order by Russian President Vladimir Putin that EU states and the USA can only pay their gas bills in rubles could have a significant impact. Further details on…
Patent protection for Covid vaccines will probably be relaxed – economy
The debate is about millions of lives – and billions of euros in sales. Now, after a year and a half, a solution seems to be in sight: the US,…
How the EU wants to protect industry against dirty cheap competition – Economy
The EU’s ambitious climate protection goals are costing local industry dearly. Therefore, Brussels wants to at least protect manufacturers from cheap imports from countries with lower standards: with a kind…
EU can block China’s corporations from tenders in the future – economy
The new law is “not a Lex China,” says Bernd Lange (SPD), chairman of the trade committee in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, it is clear that China is the main…
Incidence rises to 772.7 and reaches a new high – Lauterbach does not recommend tightening protective measures
Germany’s hospitals are currently complaining of above-average staff shortages and lead this to the Effects of the omicron wave back. Almost three quarters of the clinics report higher staff shortages…
EU emissions trading: expansion to transport and buildings is watered down – politics
MEP Peter Liese, 56, from the CDU is a passionate climate politician. That is why he puts his heart and soul into the law, which he is currently guiding through…
Brexit consequences: London gives in to the dispute over Northern Ireland – a little – politics
The dispute over customs rules for Northern Ireland eased on Friday. On the one hand, the EU Commission presented Billsto ensure Northern Ireland’s supply of medicines from the rest of…
EU should be able to defend itself better against sanctions – economy
The EU Commission has been working on the explosive draft law for a long time, but it has chosen a spicy time for the presentation: Presented on Wednesday Commission Vice-President…
What the EU must do in the dispute between Lithuania and China – economy
It sounds like a heroic epic, like David versus Goliath: small, democratic Lithuania takes on powerful China, the second largest economy in the world, ruled by a merciless dictatorship. Now…
Because of Taiwan: China removes Lithuania from the list – economy
To wipe out a country just like that? The Chinese customs can do that. The state of Lithuania apparently no longer exists for China’s customs officials. A Lithuanian timber exporter…