Business

Gas crisis: Why Germans fear a cold winter

In Germany, gas prices are going through the roof, and consumers are getting very worried. Policymakers have different ideas on the right response.  

Scholz talks energy supply with UAE leaders

On the second day of his visit to the Gulf region, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has discussed LNG supplies in Abu Dhabi. Germany is looking to replace Russian gas with a myriad of different gas suppliers.  

Is Germany too dependent on China?

The government in Berlin wants to reduce dependence on the country's most important trading partner. But German businesses are not convinced.  

The complex finances of King Charles

As longtime heir to the British throne, Charles professionalized a sleepy business and did well financially. Now he is set to inherit even more. Will he be an active investor or step aside and let others take the reins?  

Habeck under pressure amid energy crisis

For some time, the Green economy minister has been Germany’s most popular politician, outshining Chancellor Olaf Scholz in times of dramatic gas and electricity price hikes. But now the tide is turning.  

Are brain drains just a negative trend?

The movement of highly skilled labor from developing countries to richer ones is largely seen as a negative trend. But voluntary migration is nuanced and complex.  

Why France is running out of mustard

France's favorite condiment has disappeared from stores due to a drought in Canada. The shortage has shocked consumers and hobbled the mustard industry. But there's a silver lining to the crisis. Sonia Phalnikar reports.  

What will the internet of the future look like?

Companies worldwide are working on the next generation of the internet. The "metaverse" or "web3" could overhaul the web as we know it. But how do you avoid repeating the mistakes of today's internet?  

Is China reexporting Russian gas to Europe?

As the EU attempts to unpick its reliance on Russian gas, it could become more dependent on Chinese supplies, some of which come from Russia. This might undermine the aim of reducing purchases of its fossil fuels.  

Will gas crisis spell end for 'Made in Germany'?

Germany is heavily exposed to the trade headwinds which have beset the global economy in recent years. The energy crisis is the latest, and there are fears it could fatally undermine German exporters.  

Why women still earn less than men in Europe

Even though the EU was founded on the principle of gender equality, women in the bloc still earn on average 13% less than men. The answer lies in the unpaid care work done by women.  

Germany takes control of Rosneft subsidiary

The government has placed the Russian oil giant's three refineries in Germany under trusteeship as it seeks to manage the impact of the energy crisis.  

Perspectives

EU must shun populist impulse on windfall tax

The EU plans to grab a pie of the Ukraine war-fueled supernormal profits of the energy firms. The move might mollify the public reeling from record inflation, but it's an unfair and bad policy, says DW's Ashutosh Pandey.  

Lodenice leads vinyl record comeback

Having steered through communism and revolution to lead the global comeback of the vinyl record, Czechia’s GZ Media is now confronting pandemic, populism, and war, as Tim Gosling reports from Lodenice.  

How quiet quitters gain from doing less work

So-called quiet quitting is the act of doing exactly what the job calls for and nothing more. Now workers are using their free time and peace of mind to find new ventures.  

UK coins and banknotes face slow renewal

During Elizabeth's reign, her profile faced to the right, while Charles's will face to the left. Seemingly a small matter, but changing queen to king on banknotes, coins, stamps and post boxes comes at a cost.  

EU ban too feeble to fight forced labor

The European Commission has released a new regulatory proposal taking aim at forced labor. But in the worst case, it may end up being unenforceable.  

German firms sound alarm over multiple crises

A recession is looming in Germany, and the mood was tense at the Employers' Day in Berlin. Calls for more financial aid are growing louder throughout the country.