Our figure of the month 04/2019: Rapid increase in the need for long-term care in Germany
The current figures for the nursing care statistics show more than 3.4 million people in need of nursing care in Germany in 2017, which represents a significant increase over previous years. Persons who receive benefits from the social…
Reform and harmonisation of business exemptions in the energy sector
In the energy sector, companies benefit from numerous exemptions - such as energy and electricity tax, grid fees, the EEG levy or emissions trading. However, the current regulations are unsystematic and in some cases also favour companies…
Our figure of the month 03/2019: Export flows between Germany and Africa in imbalance
Interest in Africa increased in 2018 not only in Germany. Other countries such as Great Britain and China also became more involved in the region. There are many reasons why Europe and China are interested in Africa: creating new sales…
Our figure of the month 02/2019: Young farm managers wanted! Where the succession questions are most urgent
The structural change in agriculture is aggravated by the lack of succession. With approx. two out of three farms the question of succession was not yet regulated, so that in the meantime portals like www.hofsuchtbauer.de offer mediation…
Second general assembly of the SOCLIMPACT project
The second general assembly of the SOCLIMPACT project (www.soclimpact.org) took place 14 to 18 January 2019 on the Greek island of Crete. Next to status reports for all work packages and the establishments first physical meetings of the…
Accompanying research for the funding initiative „Energiewende im Verkehr" (BEniVer(
DEVELOPING OPTIONS FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND MARKET INTRODUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS
The accompanying scientific research project "BEniVer" comprehensively analyses the development of alternative fuels. The aim is to…
Our figure of the month at New Year's Eve 2018: How frosty or rainy was the party outside?
When we go outside at midnight on New Year's Eve, as we do every year, the question often arises: thick sweater, thick jacket and umbrella? Or relaxed with a jacket or evening gown? The weather can turn the fireworks on New Year's Eve…
Our figure of the month for Christmas 2018: Santa Claus has to go to that many children in one night
As in every year, in 2018 many children crave for the night when Santa Claus distributes the presents. But how many children does Santa has to go to in one night? As the number of Santa Claus skeptics increases with age, only the number…