Sentiment among German companies has deteriorated further at the beginning of the year. The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 85.2 points in January, down from 86.3 points in December. Companies assessed their current situation as worse. Their expectations for the months ahead were also once again more pessimistic. The German economy is stuck in recession.
Corruption
ICIJ: Why has the European Commission not investigated Lux Leaks tax deals?
WHY has the EU Commission not investigated the Lux Leaks tax deals? Can Commission President Juncker & former PM of Luxembourg prove there’s no conflict of interest? Read here
Economics
Dani Rodrik: Development and Democracy in a Shrinking World
Globalisation, development, and liberal democracy. Read here
Energy
Climate Analytics: About 80% of EU and German, virtually all Polish coal plants non-compliant with new EU 2021 air pollution regulations
“For Germany, which accounts for about 30% of the EU coal fleet, around 80% of the coal fleet expected to be still operating in 2021 would not comply with the emissions standards under the new […]
Be the first to comment