What an 'Anarcho-capitalist' Will Do for Argentina | DW Business

Nov 22, 2023 | Argentina is on the brink of radical economic change following the election of libertarian Javier Milei. The self-branded 'anarcho-capitalist' has vowed to scrap multiple government departments, do away with the central bank and abandon the country's Peso currency in favor of the US dollar. Markets have reacted favorably to his win - but the question now is - can he live up to his promises to battle inflation and turn the country's fortunes around? Video features expert analysis from Alicia García-Herrero, Economist at Natixis, as well as reaction from World Bank President Ajay Banga.

No tickets necessary for the roller coaster/big dipper ride you have embarked on. Javier Milei will give you a free ride. But don’t forget to take plenty of sick bags with you for it! You’re going to need them. – © Mark Alexander

App and Cyber Security: The Risks Are Real | DW Business

Apr 7, 2023 | The latest revelations about a private IT company building malware for Russian intelligence services have again put cyber security in the spotlight. In Ukraine, the Kremlin's war rages on thanks also to cyber-attacks on local infrastructure. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and China are increasing over the question of whether TikTok poses a threat to American national security. Critics say the video sharing app is collecting way more information than it needs to, while its makers face the requirement of handing over user data to the Chinese government. The latest news surrounding China's Pinduduo shopping app has cyber security experts concerned as well.

How War Is Changing Russia’s Population | DW Business Special

Dec 2, 2022 | President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is causing major changes back home. Hundreds of thousands of Russian men are being mobilized to fight and tens of thousands have already been killed or injured. Meanwhile, many Russians have left their country and millions of Ukrainians are thought to have arrived.

What impact will these changes have on the Russian population? And could the public response lead to Putin’s downfall? We discuss these questions and more with UCLA’s Oleg Itskhoki in this DW Business Special.

Germany to Smooth Entry for Foreign Skilled Workers | DW Business

Dec 2, 2022 | The German government is drafting new plans to smooth the entry process for foreign skilled workers. It's a move that companies say is long overdue: The country's aging workforce is a growing liability, while positions in IT and software development are notoriously hard to fill. More companies are now looking abroad for help.

What Are the Costs and Consequences of the Qatar World Cup? | DW Business Special

Nov 26, 2022 | 2022 World Cup host Qatar is throwing crazy sums of money at the premier men’s football event, to make the small emirate look progressive. That won’t just benefit its rulers, but also Western economies, in justifying their business ties with the rich energy producer. Ben Fajzullin talks about the costs and consequences with David Conn, Investigations Correspondent at The Guardian.

Iran: The Dark Money behind the Regime's Tools of Repression | Business Special

Oct 28, 2022 | The Iranian regime has been brutally cracking down on protests in the wake of the killing of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini by the country's 'morality police'. But there's more to Iran's political security force behind the brutality, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, than the supression of demonstrations. It's the hub of a shadow economy, using front businesses to generate money for corrupt payoffs and even funding terrorist activities abroad.

In this edition of DW Business Special, our anchor Daniel Winter speaks with Kasra Aarabi, Iran Programme Lead at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, who gives a damning indictment of Iran's ruling elite and the lengths it will go to support its violent ideology.

Is the UK Heading for Economic Disaster? | DW Business

Rising mortgage costs, pensions eroded, despairing businesses. It's only been a week since Prime Minister Liz Truss and her Chancellor, or Finance Minister, Kwasi Kwarteng announced a new economic plan to slash taxes and boost borrowing in the United Kingdom. But what a week it's been.

What a Sinking Euro Means for Europe and the US | DW Business

Jul 15, 2022 The euro has taken a major beating against its US peer since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, falling to its lowest level in 20 years. While a weakened euro should worry European consumers, US travelers visiting Europe could benefit.

What Will Boris Johnson's Economic Legacy Be? | DW Business

Jul 9, 2022 Uncertain times lie ahead for the UK. Now that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation, the race is on to find the next PM. Johnson is preparing to leave just as the UK is staring down a plethora of economic woes. Inflation is set to hit 10 percent and there are dire growth forecasts for next year. Several Conservative Party members of parliament already have their eyes on 10 Downing Street, including former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, and his replacement, Nadim Zahawi. To break down Johnson's economic legacy and look to the future in the UK, DW spoke to someone who intimately knows the challenges at the heart of government.

End Station: EU! Großbritannien: Der Europäischen Union angehöhrend. Großbritannien gehört der Europäischen Union. Wir Briten sind doch Europäer. Deshalb müssen wir der Europäischen Union noch einmal wieder gehören.

Großbritannien hat eine wunderbare königliche Familie, in deren Venen deutsches Blut rinnt. Wir lieben die königliche Familie, und wir müssen auch lernen die Europäische Union zu lieben. Europäer sind unsere natürliche Familie. Wir gehören dieser Familie.

Um es noch einmal klar zu sagen, um es zu betonen, ich weiß ganz genau, wo wir Briten hingehören: Wir gehören ohne weiteres der Europäischen Union. Zweifellos! – © Mark Alexander