Tag: governments
Eliminate single-use plastic packaging by 2040, the government’s goal
France has just adopted an objective of “Exit from single-use plastic packaging” by 2040 but on an incentive basis, without providing at this stage for sanctions for manufacturers who continue…
The Merkel government’s “climate” law deemed “insufficient” by the German Constitutional Court
During a climate protest outside the Bundestag in Berlin on April 24. MICHAEL SOHN / AP The German Constitutional Court, Thursday, April 29, inflicted a snub on Angela Merkel’s government.…
WTO appeals to governments: USA should release vaccine for export
Monday, April 26, 2021 WTO appeals to governments USA should release vaccine for export The industrialized nations are busy vaccinating, developing countries look down the drain. While the EU and…
“The EBRD has invested heavily in countries ruled by repressive governments”
Tribune. As she celebrates April 15 her 30e anniversary, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prides itself of its commitments in favor of sustainable development, democracy and equality.…
The federal government’s billion-dollar program: first funds from December aid flow
Tuesday, January 05, 2021 The federal government’s billion-euro program The first funds from the December aid flow Companies and the self-employed that had to close in December due to the…
"Forced to act": The federal and state governments decide on a tough lockdown from Wednesday
Sunday 13th December 2020 "Forced to act" The federal and state governments decide on a tough lockdown from Wednesday In view of the spreading corona pandemic, public life in Germany…
The federal and state governments agree: Lockdown will start on Wednesday at the latest
Saturday 12th December 2020 The federal and state governments agree Lockdown starts on Wednesday at the latest The federal-state summit takes place on Sunday. But a preliminary decision should already…
Zoff about Corona billions: Federal and state governments argue about November aid
With extensive financial aid, the federal and state governments want to cushion the effects of the current partial lockdown on affected companies. However, key issues relating to the aid program…
News video: Coronavirus – federal and state governments decide on "Lockdown Light"
The federal and state governments agreed on Wednesday to close all leisure facilities for the whole of November. "We must – and I also say this from my perspective –…
Warning to governments: OECD warns against stalling the upswing
As a result of the corona pandemic, the OECD has noted the most dramatic economic downturn since the Second World War. Now politicians must counteract this. Previous mistakes should not…