On his return to Web Summit, the often outspoken chief executive Paddy Cosgrave is now an epitome of caution
This tech conference is profitable and expanding, but its 70,000-visitor Lisbon conference remains the jewel in its crown
Robert Habeck
Multi-billion stimulus plan proposed for Germany
German economics minister Robert Habeck argues country trapped in vicious circle of low growth and a tight fiscal corset
German coalition strikes deal to fill €17bn budget hole
Arrangement that will see cuts to green investment follows weeks of political upheaval
Germany’s obsession with debt threatens to paralyse its economy
Constitutional court ruling leaves the country’s federal budget in disarray and threatens investment in climate transition projects, rail system upgrades and Intel factory
Russia launches all-out assault to encircle Ukraine troops in east
Russian invasion of Ukraine is a global issue,says Biden
Ukraine war: EU set to agree new sanctions on Russian oil sales
Detail yet to be finalised but latest measures could have impact on prices here, says Ryan
EU population can expect economic pain from Russian oil embargo, Germany warns
Kremlin’s mechanism to allow for gas payments in roubles breaches EU sanctions
EU warns energy companies would breach sanctions by paying in roubles
Companies operating on basis that rouble payment structure is sanctions-compliant
Russia’s attempt to strong-arm EU on gas could backfire
Europe Letter: Hardball Kremlin tactics could again serve to unify western countries
Negotiations with Russia made more difficult by atrocities carried out by troops – Zelenskiy
Moscow denies accusations related to killing of civilians in Bucha where mass grave found
Russia insists all gas must be paid for in roubles from April 1st
European capitals reject decree by Vladimir Putin, with Berlin calling it ‘blackmail’
German coalition garners positive reviews 100 dizzying days in
Scholz era being shaped by war as government adapts in real time to a rapidly shifting world
Germany’s unresolved relationship with Russia is first test for Scholz coalition
New German chancellor faces three Russian challenges as tensions rise over Ukraine
Jam for all promised as Germany enters post-Merkel era
SPD-led coalition promises ‘decade of investment’ but fails to explain who will pay for it
SPD leader Scholz calls for coalition talks after German election win
Angela Merkel’s CDU suffers slump in support, leaving centre-rivals with ‘visible mandate’ to govern
Is the Green movement now the political mainstream?
Events in Germany and Austria indicate the Greta effect is merely part of the new reality
A politician murdered ... a neo-Nazi suspect silent in his cell
CDU politician Walter Lübcke was found lying in pool of blood on terrace of his home
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