In brief | 10 March '25
E3G:
In its first 100 days, the European Commission has put into motion a series of flagship plans intended to boost the EU鈥檚 economy in difficult times. So far, they add up to a mixed overall strategy, writes E3G.
FT:
FT survey finds 鈥榣arge fiscal capacity鈥�, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wisely.
Bloomberg:
The issues are more than just chronically delayed trains, internet speeds that are less than half as fast as in the US and Volkswagen struggling to compete with Chinese electric cars.
Jan Rosenow (RAP) on Medium:
"I argue that, in principle, the Heating Law represents a sensible and necessary step for Germany if it is to meet its climate targets. Additionally, I reflect on lessons learned from this political saga," writes Rosenow.
Bloomberg:
Japan鈥檚 finance minister confirmed the nation will continue to support Indonesia鈥檚 energy transition following the exit of the U.S. from a 20-billion-dollar initiative to help one of Asia鈥檚 biggest polluters shift away from fossil fuels.
