Eugene Ludwig Speaks on the Changing Banking Sector
Recent action by the European Central Bank, as well as the lag of the banking sector behind capital markets in the United States, point to the lasting effect the 2008 crisis has over American and German economies. After the crisis, debate has arisen over how best to regulate the banking sector so that taxpayers will never again be burdened by the mistakes of financial institutions.
Werner Hoyer Speaks on the Changing Banking Sector
Though experts are relieved to see a recovery in the European economy, many short and long term challenges remain to make sure it goes smoothly. By restoring and developing credit channels and enacting policies to ensure EU competitiveness, Europe can once again achieve high and sustainable growth.
The European Monetary Union: More Stable than Ever
While the European debt crisis was raging in the financial markets, an old question resurfaced: can the euro survive on a sustained basis even though the currency does not meet …
Funding the Recovery: The Future Role of Traditional Banking and Capital Markets: Comparing the United States and Europe
Policy Report 58 Since the 2008 financial crisis, the United States and Europe have sought to reform the banking industry in an effort to reduce future risks to the financial …
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Support Our WorkAGI Receives $100,000 Funding to Study Apprenticeship Models in Europe and the United States
Washington DC, June 3, 2014 — The American-German Institute (AGI) announced today that it has received a $30,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation and a $70,000 grant from the Robert Bosch …
When Muddling Through Makes Sense
The recent international agreement in Geneva does very little to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, but it has bought time for all parties involved. The Russians will likely try to …
Why Companies Should Invest in the Caribbean Workforce
Germany’s dual education and apprenticeship system has kept unemployment comparatively low through the financial crisis and helped businesses that invest in Germany to thrive. This can and should be adapted …
Eliminating Greenhouse Gases…One Car at a Time
In response to the increase in car congestion and global warming, many countries have been trying to reduce car usage in various ways. In February 2003, London introduced a toll …
Energiewende Fail?
In response to the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the more recent 2011 catastrophe in Fukushima, Japan, Germany announced in 2011 that it would move quickly into using more renewable …
Barreling Toward a Negative Sum Game
The situation in Ukraine is moving very quickly. Russia will annex Crimea. My sense is that they want to move forward and take much of eastern Ukraine, which would land …
