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Germany's Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses

Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s ...

World - ABC News - November 6

German government collapses after Olaf Scholz sacks finance minister

Unexpected move throws Europe’s largest economy into political disarray and is likely to lead to snap elections in March. The German government has collapsed after the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Germany's ruling coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires finance minister

The three-year-old union between Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and Lindner's Free Democratic Party (FDP) had been on shaky ground for some time.

Business - CNBC - November 6

German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January vote

World - Financial Times - November 7

Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

Jörg Kukies was appointed as the new German finance minister on Thursday, replacing Christian Lindner.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Developing world needs private finance for green transition, says Cop president

UN’s top climate official warns ‘no country is immune’ from climate disaster as conference begins in Azerbaijan. Businesses in the private sector must stump up cash for the developing world to ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Financing the Fight Against Global Warming Falls to Multilateral Banks

These financial institutions are complex, and vital to funding efforts to slow climate change. Here’s how they work.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Trump and Germany loom over uncertain COP29 finance talks

Also in this newsletter: Much ado about party politics at European commissioner hearings

World - Financial Times - November 12

Motorists who bought cars on finance could share in billions

The car finance industry is setting aside billions to pay for potential claims after a test case.

TikTok posts share hoax video of Indonesian finance minister 'cash giveaway'

World - Yahoo News - November 13

FCA to give car finance sector more time to handle surging complaints

UK financial regulator launches consultation after landmark Court of Appeal ruling

World - Financial Times - November 13

Britain's car finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts

The crisis has prompted comparisons to Britain's PPI scandal, which was estimated to have cost banks more than £50 billion ($63.8 billion).

Business - CNBC - November 14

Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules

High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damages

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Expert on tips to boost your finances before the new year

With just six weeks left in 2024, Jill Schlesinger shares practical tips to help you save or even earn extra cash by the new year.

The Happiest Way to Finally Get Your Finances in Order: Try a Joy Audit

Most financial advice relies on willpower and sacrifice. This expert argues you’re more likely to get your finances in order if you chase joy instead.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Santander sets aside £295mn to cover costs over car finance ruling

Provision made after court decision last month on mis-selling of car loans

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Oil-producing nations under fire at COP29 over fossil fuels omission

EU says draft agreements released at climate summit are ‘clearly unacceptable’

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

House Passes Antiterror Financing Bill as Democrats Warn Trump Could Abuse It

Most Democrats opposed the measure, reversing their previous positions as they warned that President-elect Donald J. Trump could use it to punish nonprofit groups he saw as political antagonists.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Climate groups working to mobilize early voters and track new climate voters

Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

Where Trump and Harris stand on climate

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Where Trump and Harris stand on climate Americans are streaming to the polls this week to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Will rich countries pay for climate change?

At COP29 the world’s nations will try and negotiate a new spending commitment on climate change.

Trump’s climate fix: colonise Mars

America believes it has made more than enough sacrifice on fossil fuels

World - Financial Times - November 15

How climate change impacts the economy

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...

Banks warn UK Treasury of risk of sector turmoil after car finance ruling

Lenders meet government officials and regulators over fallout from court judgment on ‘secret’ auto loan commissions

Business - Financial Times - October 29

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