Month: June 2020
Automobiles and the economy: CSU boss proposes stimuli
by Thorsten Koch The Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) would like to consider the car industry when it comes to the economic package to be discussed from Tuesday. The “heart of our economy” should be promoted in view of expenditure in this area by…
Germany would like to mediate between the USA and China
Germany sees the task of playing an intermediary role between the USA and China. During the German presidency of the EU Council, Germany is called to take middle ground, so that the world does not fall into a Chinese and an American sphere of interest….
Ministry of Finance proposes set of measures
Olaf Scholz (SPD), Federal Minister of Finance, would like to increase the duration of the short-time allowance for employees from one to two years. In addition, he presents proposals for a follow-up program of emergency aid in favor of small businesses and solo self-employed persons….