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The European Parliament has not only emancipated itself from the European Commission in recent years, but also from the European Council.

Christian and Social Democrats are facing slight losses in the European elections, while Greens and Liberals might experience significant setbacks. On the other hand, the right-wing bloc could see gains. These developments collectively contribute to the increased complexity of legislation in Europe.

What to choose in the European elections? The "Party of Reason" or the "Party of Progress"? Or the "Voice of the Last Generation"? Definitely red? Or black? Beware: Europe's colour spectrum is different from that of the Federal Republic.

India is holding elections in the coming weeks. Franklin Templeton equity strategist Claus Born discusses the country's economic strengths, and the outlook for the stock market.

Around half of all German family businesses will be undergoing a generational change in the next three years. The Allbright Foundation is calling on companies to take this opportunity to make their top management more diverse.

The power struggle between ProSiebenSat.1 and its Italian shareholder Media For Europe intensifies. A takeover bid remains a possibility.

As Chairwoman of the General Works Council at Covestro, Petra Kronen has the interests of 17,500 employees in her sights. Given the never ending takeover talks with Adnoc, the workforce is feeling insecure.

The EU wants to take action against the global flood of goods from China. But when push comes to shove, the EU might find itself to be in a weak bargaining position.

The EU Instant Payments Regulation will make all banks and service providers offer their customers instant payments. EBA Clearing explains some of the challenges as the market gets ready for the change in 2025.

Carsten Roemheld from Fidelity International discusses the phenomenon of Nvidia, interest rate moves by the ECB, and sectors outside of big tech that have the potential to lead the stock markets.

The Börse Stuttgart Group has expanded its digital and crypto business in recent years. Now, it is increasingly focusing on foreign markets.

A country comparison by the Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) concludes that bureaucracy and over regulation are stifling growth and making Germany an unattractive business location.

Zielke Research's evaluation of German banks' CSR reports shows plenty of room for improvement. KfW, Taunus Sparkasse and Helaba performed best. GLS Bank, Dortmunder Volksbank and VR Rosenheim-Chiemsee came in last.

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger doesn't lack self-assurance. He argues forcefully that Germany needs to spend more on conventional armaments, in a world of geopolitical change.

W5 Group is hoping to attract institutional and family office money into US residential real estate. Director of Business Development Celine Winter discusses the opportunities in student housing and Innovative Living.

The conflict between the German Football League (DFL) and DAZN over broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches has now been referred to a court of arbitration. DAZN is challenging the award of the most important TV rights package to Sky.

Carsten Spohr has been at the head of Lufthansa for ten years. Last year was a good one for profitability, but the company faces plenty of challenges from competing airlines.

Copenhagen recently lost its iconic stock exchange landmark in a fire, and are now discussing traditional or modern restoration plans. Few cities blend old and new as adeptly. And in terms of infrastructure, German cities could learn a thing or two.

At a recent event organised by Bankenverband Mitte, politicians and representatives from the financial sector called for better coordination to support the Frankfurt finance hub. They pointed to the recent success in winning out in the competition for the location of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).

For the first time since 2015, there has been legislative movement on a European Deposit Insurance Scheme. But MEP Markus Ferber says that the Parliament position on EDIS was hastily cobbled together.

The number of million euro-plus earners in the European banking industry is increasing, according to the European Banking Authority. There were 2,342 people in this category for 2022. Though few of them were women.

There are plenty of reasons that car manufacturers cite when the figures don't add up. In 2024, model changes will negatively impact earnings. But there are more fundamental causes, with no easy solutions.