CDU’s Merz wants ‘positive’ Trump trade approach – DW – 01/02/2025

Friedrich Merz, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) candidate for chancellor and an obvious contender in Germany’s early elections in February, has called for a “positive agenda” on trade with the US and withdrawal from President Donald Trump. “We need a positive agenda with the US that benefits American and European consumers alike,” Merz said … Read more

Short Cut – schuhcourier

In short, it’s coming back: the mini skirt will take back women’s fashion for the 2025/26 season. As a very young topic, but also in more formal, elegant versions.That’s good news for the shoe, which is now getting more attention. Almost all models can be perfectly combined with a short skirt – the retro sneaker … Read more

Asian shares mostly fell amid investor concerns about possible policy changes

Tokyo— Asian shares mostly slipped on Thursday as the region’s main stock exchange was closed for New Year holidays in Tokyo. Investors remained cautious amid concerns about policy changes from incoming US President Donald Trump, while political uncertainty in South Korea heightened a wait-and-see mood. Australia’s S&P/ASx 200 rose 0.4% to 8,193.90 in early trading. … Read more

BEVH: Low risk of indebtedness due to online offerings

As part of a representative survey that the opinion research institute Civey conducted on behalf of the association among more than 1,000 consumers in Germany, it also emerged that regrets after purchasing online are comparatively rare. However, a good one or one in five respondents would like more time to think about it and confirm … Read more

IW on the crisis situation in the new year

The mood in the German economy remains gloomy: the mood is also poor in most sectors at the turn of the year, according to a survey by the German Economic Institute. Industry associations were asked about the current situation, the prospects for planned investments and job opportunities. Overall, it shows: “The German economy is deep … Read more

Klauser’s new concept

Since September 2024, Christian Hoppe has been the sole managing director of the Wuppertal shoe chain Klauser. What are his long-term plans? And what are his next steps? The post Klauser’s new concept first appeared on schuhkurier. Source link

What to know – DW – 01/02/2025

Space science and exploration has reached exciting new heights in the last 12 months. We learn that galaxies are much bigger than we thought, how Europe is building its new flagship rocket, Ariana 6, and what being stuck in space does to astronauts’ bodies. Germany’s first female astronaut will also go to space in 2025. … Read more

chance

The Wuppertal shoe chain Klauser has new management and a new strategy. Managing director Christian Hoppe is confident that the company will get back on the road to success after tough years. The post Chance first appeared on schuhkurier. Source link