Tag Archives: Germany

Who will shoulder the burden?

Just as a key vote in Germany arrives on whether to do more to increase the eurozone bail-outEFSF, the disenchantment from the public, fellow MP’s and countries that are due to be helped (mainly Greece), continues to grow. This comes … Continue reading

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Germany’s Nuclear Timeline

After the horrible events at Fukushima, the nuclear power industry, which seemed to be the charging stallion of future energy programs, has now suffered a blow at the hands of Germany’s Angela Merkel, who’s announced a permanent moratorium on her … Continue reading

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Landmark in the Land of Ideas – The 21st EBS Symposium 2010

This coming fall, from 16-18 September, The European Business School (EBS) will be holding its annual student-run conference: The EBS Symposium. Every year for almost the past two decades, the EBS Symposium has been held on the EBS campus, to … Continue reading

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One Hot Potato

The tax on banker’s bonuses is the ever-present topic in the news right now. And it seems Sarkozy is aligned with Gordon Brown on the issue. Of course, those in the financial sector are not taking it lying down. As … Continue reading

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More Blues In The News

All talk of coming out of the recession with any expediency took a hit with the recently disclosed financial woes in Dubai. The footballer’s paradise with its man-made islands and towering hotels is asking creditors to stop knocking on its … Continue reading

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Profiles: Lars Windhorst – From Boy Genius, To Surviving The Tide

Often what is reported in the business press is without context; businesses rise, businesses fail, and what is behind these outcomes is usually confined to a sound bite in Business Week or on CNN. Behind every company, large or small, … Continue reading

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A New Dispatch From The Kremlin

Eurocheddar has dedicated a fair amount of digital ink to Russia and its ever-evolving economy and state affairs. We also write quite a bit about the environment and how global businesses are dealing with the demanding nature of climate change. … Continue reading

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Ok, Computer

Ok, Computer Germany is apparently utilizing some very high-tech innovations to prop up their factories and workshops, according to German news source, Spiegel International. By combining forward-thinking mechanics and electronics they may be seeing the light at the end of … Continue reading

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