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G20 meeting: Germany regrets China's position on Ukraine war

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Saturday it was "regrettable" that China had blocked a Group of 20 communique to condemn Russia's war on Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2023

G20 fails to reach consensus on Russia-Ukraine war -sources

G20 finance chiefs have been unable to reach a consensus on describing the war in Ukraine and are likely to end a meeting in India on Saturday without a joint communique, delegates said.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2023

Ajay Banga: Can former Mastercard chief push World Bank to prioritise climate action?

If selected, Banga will assume a crucial job at the 77-year-old institution that oversees the provision of billions of dollars of funding to developing countries

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Top German ministers spar over budget in sign of coalition tensions

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have clashed over plans for next year's budget, according to an exchange of letters seen by Reuters that underscores growing tensions in the three-way coalition.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Eleven EU countries urge 'great caution' in loosening state aid rules

Eleven European Union countries urged "great caution" in relaxing the bloc's state aid rules in a bid to support Europe's green industry in a global race, saying that risked damaging competition inside the bloc, a document showed.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

German politicians and military chiefs suggest return of conscription

Berlin government attempts to pour cold water over prominent voices seeking to reverse Merkel-era phase out

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

China must join Ghana debt restructuring effort soon, Germany's Lindner says

Germany's finance minister singled out China during a visit to Ghana on Friday, as he called on countries that have lent to the embattled West African nation to form a creditor committee quickly to help it restructure its debt.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Europe’s big players should copy Joe Biden’s green deal – not revert to old ways

The EU needs an ambitious climate strategy for industry. So why is Giorgia Meloni its chief supporter?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023

Can EU anger at Biden’s ‘protectionist’ green deal translate into effective action?

Analysts warn bloc’s lack of industrial policy may impede riposte to $370bn US subsidy package

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Germany joins battle against EU ban on financial product commission

Banning commission-based sales of financial products from banks and insurers would be a "serious setback" to the European Union's capital market and limit choice for consumers, Germany's finance minister Christian Lindner has said.

Reuters · Jan 16, 2023