News
Are you interested in the latest GWS news? Follow us on LinkedIn!
Organic farming – in the context of the INFORGE model
The recently published brief “Ökolandbau – im Kontext des Modells INFORGE” deals with the structural changes associated with the expansion of organic farming. It focuses in particular on changes in the use of intermediate inputs and in…
Energy-intensive industry in electricity bidding zones
When the wind blows, wind turbines produce electricity, electricity prices fall and demand for electricity rises – throughout Germany. However, since most of the electricity is produced in northern Germany and cannot be transmitted to…
New recruits for the construction industry – a current look at apprentice numbers in the building and finishing trades
Since 2022, the construction industry has been caught between low order numbers due to high construction and financing costs and the continuing high demand for additional living space. In May of this year, the Federal Institute for…
Green Jobs in 2024
Even after the turnaround, Germany faces numerous future-oriented challenges - not only in the areas of debt, migration and security policy that are often discussed in election campaigns. The ongoing transformation towards a socially and…
Trade and trade barriers – a look at India and Germany
The current trade policy challenges, particularly with regard to trade with the USA, are intensifying the call for the rapid ratification or conclusion of free trade agreements. Due to its rapid economic development and large population,…
Economy-Wide Impacts of Climate Change and Adaptation in Mongolia – Updated Country Report
Mongolia is seriously impacted by climate change affecting not only the environment but also inducing immense economic costs, affecting key industries and endangering jobs, wealth, and life of the Mongolian population. Floods destroy…
Tomorrow's innovations: expenditure on research and development
Research and development (R&D) and thus innovation promote growth and therefore the competitiveness of a country. With this in mind, the EU's Lisbon Strategy has already set the target of increasing R&D expenditure to 3% of gross domestic…
The impact of US tariffs on the German economy and labour market
The recently published IAB research report shows the effects of possible tariff increases by the USA and the possible counter-tariffs of the affected trading partners on the labour market and economy in Germany. The underlying…
Will greater affordability boost home ownership?
Germany ranks last in Europe in terms of home ownership. Well over half of Germans live in rented accommodation although most Germans would like to live in their property.[1] The low supply of living space and the high price level for…
Capacity Building Workshop on the Just Transition Assessment Model Egypt (JTAM-Egypt)
The hands-on training workshop in January 2025 concluded the successful project cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MOPEDIC) and other…