Ruhr area and Lausitz: hydrogen instead of coal
Chimneys and cooling towers The coal regions have been undergoing structural change for years. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf The coal industry has been dwindling for decades … Read more
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Half a year of learning is lost in nine weeks
Berlin Closed schools exacerbate the disadvantages of opportunities that pupils from educationally disadvantaged families in Germany have. A new study by the Institut der Deutschen … Read more
This is how much money you will save in 2021
Start of the new tax year Most citizens can look forward to significant tax relief. (Photo: obs) Berlin For a long time, relieving taxpayers was … Read more
“It’s not just the digital industries that are getting through the crisis”
Michael Hüther The IW boss currently considers optimism in the economy to be entirely appropriate. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf After the catastrophe year 2020, optimism dominates … Read more
Insolvency record low: 4500 zombie companies because of corona aid?
Company bankruptcies The number of corporate insolvencies will drop to a new low in the 2020 corona year. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The corona crisis puts … Read more
Broker fees & commission are newly regulated
Viewing of an apartment in Berlin The remuneration of the broker can be a high amount that should be considered when buying a home. (Photo: … Read more
The second lockdown divides the economy
Düsseldorf The tough restrictions that the federal and state governments have decided to combat the pandemic are causing controversy in the German economy. Anton F. … Read more
How a second disaster like BER can be prevented
Berlin The invitation cards for the opening had been sent, the move planned. During the night of June 2nd to 3rd, 2012, almost all of … Read more
These are the most embarrassing breakdowns at Berlin’s major airport
Capital airport BER Scaffolding in a building at the capital’s airport in Schönefeld (Brandenburg). (Photo: dpa) Berlin It is almost a miracle that the new … Read more
How entrepreneurs & employees use the crisis as an opportunity
Düsseldorf, Munich Christian Rommert is one of those theologians who also want to reach their believers beyond sermons and church letters. Since 2015 he has … Read more