December 5 2022 🕓 4 min
The German housing is in trouble – what is the root of it?
Higher interest rates are taking a toll on the German economy, specifically on the housing market, which is tumbling. This, however, might only be the start.
Tag: germany
November 20 2022 🕓 2 min
Will trade conditions between Germany and China tighten?
The German side wants to develop a new trade strategy towards China. The aim will be to reduce dependence on the Asian giant.
November 15 2022 🕓 2 min
Germany’s gas reservoirs are 100% full
Germany managed to fill its gas storage tanks to 100% before winter and continues to fill, how is that possible?
November 14 2022 🕓 3 min
Poland and Germany nationalize Gazprom’s domestic assets
Both European countries will nationalize Russian Gazprom's assets on their territory. Is this a step towards better security?
Audio article September 5 2022 🕓 3 min
Germany plans a €65 billion aid package
Germany wants to relieve residents and businesses from soaring inflation and high energy prices with another €65 billion package.
August 31 2022 🕓 4 min
Electricity prices in Europe exploded above 1,000 euros
While oil and gas prices made headlines in the last months, electricity in Europe is causing many headaches as it surges to all-time highs.
August 31 2022 🕓 3 min
Electricity prices on the German stock exchange fall
The price of electricity on the German stock exchange is falling amid signs that the EU is stepping up efforts to ease the energy crisis.
August 28 2022 🕓 2 min
Germany fills gas storage tanks above the plan
It is more than 82% full. This gives hope to German industry and households that there might not be an acute gas shortage in winter.
August 21 2022 🕓 3 min
Germany’s dependence on China has increased
Germany's direct investment and trade deficit with China reached new highs, despite political pressure on Berlin to move away from Beijing.
August 20 2022 🕓 2 min
Gazprom will shut down Nord Stream 1 again
This time the main pipeline will be closed for 3 days. This is another inconvenience for the whole of Europe, especially Germany.
August 19 2022 🕓 2 min
Germany to cut VAT on natural gas from 19% to 7%
The reason for this move is that the German government wants to help consumers at a time when energy is hitting its highs.
August 5 2022 🕓 2 min
Allianz’s net profit down 23% in the Q2
This was partly due to a restructuring charge of around €140 million to wind down part of its US business, which has been linked to fraud.