The Bundesbank is most often associated with a conservative approach to central banking, significant levels of institutional independence, and a highly effective monetary policy.
After 30 years since the German reunification, the five former east German states still lag behind their western neighbors in terms of GDP per capita and in several other economic indicators. The hopes are that the forthcoming...
There are some who believe that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline won't be used for natural gas in the near future, instead becoming instrumental in the production of hydrogen. Russian and German companies have a plan to build a joint...
According to the marketing of mobile operators, in the spring this year Poland entered the 5G era. However, the only noticeable change for the first Polish customers of the 5G mobile telecommunications services will be the 5G...
The recent political events forced the German Chancellor Angela Merkel to face increased political pressure within Germany and within her own Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ruling party — to end her support for the Nord...
In the second half of 2020, Germany holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Many Europeans believe Berlin will be successful in managing the forthcoming economic crisis, while others see hegemonic power in it.
Europe’s automotive industry has experienced a severe downturn since the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic. From a short-term perspective, the key to recovery in Germany and CEE will be the pickup in sales in the largest markets,...
When the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) authorized the use of a Russian ship to lay the final part of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, advocates of the project were delighted. The move allows the pipeline to reach its destination in...
The US is considering imposing new sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. The expanded sanctions would impact all pipeline laying activities and companies that provide insurance, port...
Having control of the Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia means having control over the lion’s share of Ukrainian exports and transit of goods, as well as a huge market for companies producing for the railway...