Sep 15, 2015 · The prolonged Greek debt crisis and the ongoing influx of refugees into Europe have ignited a debate about Germany’s role within the European Union. Has Germany become the European hegemon? And if not, should it assume that role, as some commentators have suggested, in order to prevent the European project from failing? ‎The idea of German hegemony – as should be clear to any student of ...

Mar 16, 2017 · Germany, the largest economy in the European Union, has come in for particular criticism for its relatively cautious defence budget, and as Angela Merkel pays her first visit to President Trump on Friday, many will be looking to see whether the Chancellor will convince her main ally that leading European nations are serious about paying their fair share.

Mar 16, 2020 · Governments are bringing in economic measures to protect workers and companies, changing rules surrounding sick pay and providing loans to prevent economic collapse due to the outbreak.

Oct 18, 2018 · Germany comes top for innovation in the World Economic Forum’s report on global competitiveness. Here’s why.

Dec 22, 2016 · Germany follows in second place, with $80 billion (£64 billion) forecast to be spent prior to the holidays. German parents also have to pay up twice in the run-up to Christmas: for Nikolaustag on 6 December, when children put their boots outside for St Nicholas (Santa Claus) to fill them with fruit, chocolate coins and small gifts; and then for Christmas Eve when the Christkind (Child Christ ...

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Jan 6, 2025 · The transformative changes that Europe seeks also necessitate a more effective mobilization of private capital. Thus, Europe must prioritize advancing the Capital Markets Union to provide companies with broader access to European capital sources and achieve greater economic sovereignty in an increasingly fragmented global economy.

Mar 16, 2016 · As Europe wrestles with the refugee crisis, the viability of the Schengen agreement and the United Kingdom’s future in the Union, it is perhaps worth looking at just how much change the continent has experienced in its turbulent history.

Jun 23, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.

Dec 9, 2024 · Davos 2025, the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, takes place from 20-24 January under the theme, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.