German FAZ: How the VW crisis is affecting the North Hesse economy008103

The mood in North Hesse’s industry is depressed, but better than in other parts of the country. This finding from the latest economic survey by the Kassel-Marburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry is surprising given the feared job cuts at Volkswagen, the largest employer in the region. It is still unclear what the cuts announced… Continue reading German FAZ: How the VW crisis is affecting the North Hesse economy008103

German FAZ: How Habeck wants to get the EEG costs under control008103

Less feed-in tariff, more direct marketing, fewer intelligent electricity meters: the latest ideas from Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) to tweak the remuneration for solar systems are causing a lot of excitement – not only in the energy industry, but also among consumer advocates. On several hundred pages, Habeck’s house outlines in a bill… Continue reading German FAZ: How Habeck wants to get the EEG costs under control008103

German FAZ: 3.4 percent interest from Autobank008103

It was a rather short festival for savers who, just a few months ago, could look forward to high interest rates on daily and fixed-term deposits. Since the European Central Bank lowered key interest rates, the percentage points at the banks have also fallen back down. There are currently hardly any more than four percent,… Continue reading German FAZ: 3.4 percent interest from Autobank008103