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Baltic states finally turn off Russian electricity

Baltic states finally turn off Russian electricity

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are still connected to Russia's electricity grid, but that's set to change on Saturday. The move is another sign of...

08.02.2025 40

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Does US exit spell the end for global tax reform deal?

Does US exit spell the end for global tax reform deal?

Claiming unfair treatment for American companies, Donald Trump has left the OECD's global tax deal negotiations by executive order. Without the deal,...

24.01.2025 10

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Has Volkswagen become too reliant on foreign markets?

VW produces and sells vehicles worldwide. Its Germanness is an important selling point, but the company is equally at home in China, Brazil and the...

16.01.2025 8

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What does a US government shutdown actually mean?

The United States is facing yet another government shutdown — this time right before Christmas. What happens and who is impacted when the...

21.12.2024 8

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Elon Musk risks conflict of interest in Trump administration

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of...

20.11.2024 4

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Elon Musk and conflicts of interest in Trump administration

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of...

20.11.2024 10

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Why is Volkswagen so important for Germany?

The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It's a legend among European automakers, but can it survive...

05.11.2024 3

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US election: What's at stake for Ukraine and Russia

With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump nearly tied to become the next American president, what would either of them mean for the future of Ukraine and...

30.10.2024 1

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New US voting rules could lead to election chaos

As in 2020, the US could face weeks of uncertainty following election day, with regional officials and democracy itself in the line of fire. Anti-...

30.10.2024 2

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Timothy Rooks

New US voting rules could lead to election chaos

As in 2020, the US could face weeks of uncertainty following election day, with regional officials and democracy itself in the line of fire. Anti-...

30.10.2024 1

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Timothy Rooks

New US voting rules could lead to election chaos

As in 2020, the US could face weeks of uncertainty following election day, with regional officials and democracy itself in the line of fire. Anti-...

30.10.2024 2

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Timothy Rooks

Swing states could decide outcome of 2024 US election

The 2024 US presidential election will likely be determined by a few key "swing states." Why do these states count for so much, and what makes each...

24.10.2024 2

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How much does the US election cost, and who pays?

Presidential candidates in the United States spend awesome sums on campaigning to get elected. Where does all that money come from — and does the...

23.10.2024 6

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Obama, Trump, Biden: Presidential impact on the US economy

Over the past 15 years, the US economy has fared well compared with those of other countries, no matter who was in the White House.

22.10.2024 3

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Does the American economy care who is president?

Over the past 15 years, the US economy has done quite well compared with those of other countries. It added millions of jobs and quickly put the...

21.10.2024 10

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How close are Germany and the US?

The United States and Germany have long been allies and usually stand on common ground. Observers worry that a second Trump presidency could...

18.10.2024 3

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German carmakers on edge as US port workers strike

The US is seeing one of its biggest port closures in nearly half a century as dockworkers went on strike. German vehicle manufacturers may need...

02.10.2024 1

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Can Germany live up to its chipmaking ambitions?

The German government wants to build up its long-term chipmaking capabilities. But are they following through and attracting the companies needed...

03.09.2024 3

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Germany: Will a right-wing shift hit businesses and jobs?

As voters in Saxony go to the polls in state elections, some fear a sharper political turn could hurt business investments in the region and worsen...

27.08.2024 3

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Donald Trump's vision for the US economy

The US economy is getting ready should Donald Trump regain the White House. He's pushing his "America First" policies that include stiff new...

29.07.2024 1

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US election: What would Kamala Harris mean for the economy?

As Joe Biden steps away from the presidential race, a sense of hope has returned to Democrats. Businesses, on the other hand, are unsure what to...

24.07.2024 10

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The dinosaur fossil investment craze is far from over

Multimillion-dollar auctions brought dinosaur bones to the spotlight. Two spectacular flops and a record-breaking stegosaurus are shaking things...

18.07.2024 3

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