Despite economic growth and positive GDP figures, Americans are more dissatisfied than ever, making the midterms a crucial election regarding the nation's economic course. #USWirtschaft #Zwischenwahlen2026 #TrumpWirtschaft (translated)
The USA is urging Europe to import Russian gas again, but experts warn of the political and economic risks of such a deal, which is reminiscent of Donald Trump's approach. #RussischesGas #Energiepolitik #EUUSA (translated)
The Nobel Prize-winning economist and climate expert William D. Nordhaus, known for his advocacy of balanced climate protection taking economic costs into account, has died at the age of 85. #Klimaökonom #WilliamDNordhaus #Klimaschutz (translated)
The author wrote that Star Trek is more than an economic model and represents a decisive rejection of racism, nationalism, and discrimination. In this world, diversity is a strength, as well as LGBTQ+ equality and the overcoming of patriarchal structures, which are the foundations of civilization. #StarTrek #Diversität #Gleichberechtigung #DE (translated)
The Administrative Court of Wiesbaden has decided that the economist Veronika Grimm was violated in her rights by the disclosure obligations of the new compliance code of the Expert Council, which does not resolve the ongoing dispute over her dual role as a council member and supervisory board member at Siemens Energy. #Wirtschaftsweise #VeronikaGrimm #Compliance (translated)
The economist Maximilian Kasy emphasizes in his book that control over artificial intelligence should not be in the hands of large corporations, but must be designed democratically to maximize social welfare. #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Demokratie #Ökonomie (translated)
Scientists emphasize at the World Biodiversity Conference the necessity of viewing the loss of biodiversity as a health risk, as it brings not only ecological but also significant economic consequences due to rising allergies and healthcare costs. #Biodiversität #Gesundheit #Allergien (translated)
Mariana Mazzucato's new book "A Capitalism That Works for Everyone" presents her vision of a "Stakeholder Economy" that places the common good at the center of economic relationships. #Gemeinwohl #Ökonomie #Kapitalismus (translated)
In the podcast Löhr & Pennekamp, economist Isabella Weber discusses her proposals for an antifascist economic policy and the introduction of price controls in response to the growing leftist populism in Germany, while also addressing the challenges and uncertainties of the current economic situation. #Populismus #antifaschistischeWirtschaftspolitik #Marktfundamentalismus (translated)
In the podcast by Löhr & Pennekamp, Johannes Pennekamp and economist Isabella Weber discuss the challenges and dangers of an antifascist economic policy that advocates leftist price controls and state nationalization plans as responses to the existing crises. #Populismus #Wirtschaftspolitik #Preiskontrollen (translated)
The Kronberger Circle calls for the abolition of all agricultural subsidies in a radical proposal from leading scientists and argues that there is no economic justification for such state intervention. #Agrarsubventionen #Landwirtschaft #Marktwirtschaft (translated)
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praises Europe as an ideal partner for his robotics plans at the AI developer conference in Berlin and emphasizes the importance of the continent in the new "AI economy." #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Nvidia #Robotik (translated)
The Hayek Club Weimar wrote that on the day before, they overheard a conversation between two women in a changing room, whose political stance he attributed to the left spectrum. In his impression, both showed little economic understanding. Their socialism, according to his assessment, was based less on economic connections and more on a diffuse, emotionally shaped idea of justice. #Politik #Sozialismus #Gerechtigkeit (translated)
Friedrich Merz pays tribute to the Turkish guest workers on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the German-Turkish recruitment agreement, although the CDU pursues a strict migration policy, which has both economic and political motives. #Deutschland #Migrationspolitik #TürkischeGastarbeiter (translated)
The letters to the editor from October 20, 2026 address the challenges of the EU, particularly regarding competitiveness, membership fees, and the necessity to tackle central economic issues, while also pointing out the tensions between environmental protection and economic goals. #EU #EuropasZukunft #Demokratie (translated)
The author referred to ecological destruction, increasing debt, structurally rising prices, a housing shortage, decaying schools, and declining birth rates. He also wrote that war fronts were moving closer, nuclear armament was increasing, and a "tech bro apocalypse" was looming. In conclusion, he questioned what was wrong with the young people. (translated)
The Austrian media discourse on shorter working hours is predominantly negative, characterized by economic arguments, while social aspects and gender-specific differences are often neglected in the comments. #Arbeitszeitverkürzung #SozialeGleichstellung #ÖkonomischeDebatte (translated)
The author wrote that central areas of life such as basic food, housing, and energy are outside democratic control and determined by the market, despite democratic conditions. The economic shocks of recent years have triggered an affordability crisis and unsettled people. https://t.co/KALmBKkBQW #Demokratie #Wirtschaft #Lebenshaltungskosten #DE #AT #CH (translated)
The author wrote that the Soviet Union was economically bankrupt and had bought its approval among other things for 15 billion DM. According to his account, the GDR could only have retained it with tanks. #Sowjetunion #DDR #Geschichte #DE #SU (translated)
Ulrich Vosgerau wrote that Stefan Homburg rightly criticized that politics distorts the concept of investment. According to his observation, in political language, "investment" has long been used no longer in the economic sense, but generally denotes an expenditure that is desirable from the politicians' perspective. Whether value is preserved or a return can be expected does not matter. According to Vosgerau, expenditures are often considered politically sensible if they contribute to maintaining power. #Investition #Politik #Ökonomie (translated)
