Focus (EN)
Margaret Heckel // Giving even when it's pointless
In 2022, the German government spent 50 billion euros on industries where, allegedly, the market mechanism fails. Alas, in many cases, that argument doesn't hold water. History has shown that it is above all sectors with strong lobbyists that benefit from government money.
Fakten // A lot of money is spent on fossil energies
Organising a climate-friendly energy supply for the economy is a daunting endeavour. And yet, or maybe because of that, many countries across the world are still directly or indirectly subsidising fossil energies.
Stefan Kolev // “Inflation is a hot button issue”
The economist Stefan Kolev explains the current inflation as a consequence of the extended low-interest rate period combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. His recommendation for the federal government: keep the “debt brake” engaged.
Karl-Heinz Paqué // Government is overextended
Germany will take in more than 1 trillion euros in taxes next year. And it still isn't enough. Or is it?
Jordi Razum // Europe is on the wrong track
Will the EU be able to succeed in the global subsidy race? Skilled labour, a leading science system and a solid infrastructure have made the single market a success story; no protectionism required.
Jacob Wolf // Municipalities have long since run out of money
Germany's towns and villages are sinking deeper and deeper into financial difficulties. While the federal government kept bragging about the “black zero” for years, municipalities were piling up debt. The culprit is not only COVID-19, but also a lack of structural reforms as well as ill-advised savings attempts.
Focus (EN)
Margaret Heckel // Giving even when it's pointless
In 2022, the German government spent 50 billion euros on industries where, allegedly, the market mechanism fails. Alas, in many cases, that argument doesn't hold water. History has shown that it is above all sectors with strong lobbyists that benefit from government money.
Fakten // A lot of money is spent on fossil energies
Organising a climate-friendly energy supply for the economy is a daunting endeavour. And yet, or maybe because of that, many countries across the world are still directly or indirectly subsidising fossil energies.
Stefan Kolev // “Inflation is a hot button issue”
The economist Stefan Kolev explains the current inflation as a consequence of the extended low-interest rate period combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. His recommendation for the federal government: keep the “debt brake” engaged.
Karl-Heinz Paqué // Government is overextended
Germany will take in more than 1 trillion euros in taxes next year. And it still isn't enough. Or is it?
Jordi Razum // Europe is on the wrong track
Will the EU be able to succeed in the global subsidy race? Skilled labour, a leading science system and a solid infrastructure have made the single market a success story; no protectionism required.
Jacob Wolf // Municipalities have long since run out of money
Germany's towns and villages are sinking deeper and deeper into financial difficulties. While the federal government kept bragging about the “black zero” for years, municipalities were piling up debt. The culprit is not only COVID-19, but also a lack of structural reforms as well as ill-advised savings attempts.
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