Sep 15, 2015 · Instead, Germany should assume the position of Europe’s “Chief Facilitating Officer,” as German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier aptly called it, focused on strengthening the EU by working to create the conditions necessary for a truly common European foreign and security policy, one that proactively prepares the continent to meet ...

Mar 16, 2020 · Germany’s state development bank KfW has roughly half a trillion euros available to support the country’s economy, which is the largest in Europe. Germany’s state development bank holds half a trillion euros to support the economy.

Feb 24, 2025 · Following federal elections in Germany over the weekend, it looks likely that a conservative-led coalition will come to power. One of the key economic questions is going to be whether the new government will try to loosen the country’s constitutional debt brake , which critics argue is holding Germany back from much-needed investment.

Feb 18, 2025 · The Balkans are more than a geopolitical 'powder keg' but a crucial energy and security corridor linking Europe to the Middle East, North Africa and the Caucasus. While Southeastern Europe has shown resilience, attracting foreign investment in sectors such as automotive and IT, economic development is hampered by a significant brain drain.

Jan 16, 2025 · By cutting legislative red tape for permitting onshore wind projects, Germany achieved a record increase in wind power build-out. This success demonstrates that simplification and efficiency, not over-regulation, are the keys to unlocking Europe’s energy transition and industrial potential.

Oct 18, 2018 · Germany is currently in the driving seat when it comes to innovation - thanks in part to the speed it’s developing new technologies like driverless cars. In the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Competitiveness Report , Germany came top as the world’s most innovative economy, with a score of 87.5 out of 100 in the Innovation capability ...

Dec 13, 2023 · Europe has roughly 1,600km of hydrogen pipelines, but a new 3,300km network is being put together across Austria, Germany and Italy. The “SoutH2 Corridor” also links to North Africa and could deliver 40% of the hydrogen needed under the EU’s RePowerEU targets to clean up the energy system.

Dec 18, 2015 · The approaches in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom have been in some ways similar, but important differences in the balance of taxes and cuts, in the areas targeted and in the types of households affected have allowed us to draw some clear conclusions about the impact of the Great Recession. The borrowing response

Jan 24, 2025 · Europe’s demographic clock is ticking and by 2050, the bloc’s working-age population will shrink by 20%, with countries like Germany facing a gap of 7 million workers by 2035. That’s why migration policies need to be strategic and better tailored to …

Jun 20, 2023 · The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since its inception in 2006.