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Dossier

Dossier

Europe goes for it

Europeans from all corners of the continent are proving why for them cooperation is the key word in the face of the challenges of our time. We present such people in our dossier, as well as outstanding ideas and projects that contribute to solving our global problems by working closely together within Europe. Read, for example, how Italian promotional bank CDP, its Spanish homologue ICO and KfW are cooperating during the COVID-19 crisis and how JICE, a joint initiative by five European promotional banks, is contributing to making the promotion of a circular economy a priority in Europe.

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On our website, pictures taken, among others, by the following photographers/photo agencies are used:

Agentur photothek.net, Deutsche Messe Hannover, Andreas Arnold, Jörg Böthling, Dominik Butzmann, Carsten Costard, Susanne Esche, Charlie Fawell, Rendel Freude, Torsten George, Gaby Gerster, David Greedy, Peter Himsel, Barbara Högner, Frank Homann, Fred Hoogervorst, Steffen Jagenburg (BRANSCH EUROPE), Thomas Klewar, Studio Kohlmeier , Florian Kopp, Georg Lopata, Jürgen Lösel, Kirsten Milhahn, Rüdiger Nehmzow, Rolf Obertreis, Rubén Arnaldo Farina Ortiz, Holger Peters, Joachim Röttgers, Mika Schmidt, Bernhard Schurian, Jens Steingässer, Pietro Sutera, Uwe Tölle, Jan Zappner.

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Daria Ciriaci, head of the European Affairs department at CDP

“Coordinated action is crucial”

COVID-19 in Europe – How Italy, Spain and Germany respond to the crisis. KfW Stories invited the heads of the European Affairs departments of the national promotional banks CDP, ICO and KfW to share their recent experience to counter the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis. This is our interview with Daria Ciriaci from Italy.

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Jan Klasen

“Difficult times are European times”

COVID-19 in Europe – How Italy, Spain and Germany respond to the crisis. KfW Stories invited the heads of the European Affairs departments of the national promotional banks CDP, ICO and KfW to share their recent experience to counter the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis. This is our interview with Jan Klasen from Germany.

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Antonio Bandres Cajal, Head of International Financing and EU Affairs

“In permanent dialogue with European peers”

COVID-19 in Europe – How Italy, Spain and Germany respond to the crisis. KfW Stories invited the heads of the European Affairs departments of the national promotional banks CDP, ICO and KfW to share their recent experience to counter the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis. This is our interview with Antonio Bandres Cajal from Spanien.

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A day for Europe

From morning to evening KfW is active on our continent – in Irish meadows, beneath Serbian wind turbines, on German rooftops. Seven photographers visited seven of these sites.

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“Europe needs more joint investment”

How can a divided Europe pool its strengths and design the future together? KfW’s Chief Executive Officer Günther Bräunig in conversation with political scientist Ulrike Guérot about the potentials of our continent – and the failings of the past.

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How to get the seas clean again

How does plastic waste actually get into the sea? And what can we do to get the oceans clean again? KfW has an idea – and acts! To learn more about this, watch our animated film.

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Fewer uncontrolled waste dumps

KfW is supporting controlled waste recycling and disposal in Albania with funds from the German Federal Government and EU grants. The uncontrolled waste dumps there have become a major problem for the country, neighbouring states and the Mediterranean.

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Why we need a circular economy

A circular economy is considered as the solution to the global waste problem, it helps reduce resource consumption and carbon emissions. But what exactly is circular economy, and how can it be achieved? Our film gives some answers.

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Solar power from the desert

Morocco is harnessing this potential to free itself from fossil fuels with concentrated solar power plants. This is exemplary from an emerging country, and a bold step that is supported by international donors like KfW.

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Ilsfeld's town sign: European energy and climate protection municipality

A plus for both the climate and balance sheet

The community of Ilsfeld wants to cut its ties to fossil-based sources of energy. The local heat network in Ilsfeld uses the heat from purified waste water and supplies the community with environmentally-friendly energy.

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Love letter to the British people

The journalist Theo Koll was head of German broadcaster ZDF’s London studio for eight years. Despite moving to Berlin, Theo is remaining faithful to the people of the sceptred isle in this turbulent era of Brexit.

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Working European-style

A German start-up with a colourful identity is growing in the heart of Berlin. As an agency placing consultants, Comatch’s business benefits from the diverse background of its staff.

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How Europe works

The Irish benefit from KfW’s expertise, a German start-up founder uses European funds for a learning portal, and the EU Commission is a strong partner in the fight for better conditions at the gateway to Europe – three field reports.

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Our channel to Brussels

Europe’s promotional banks are joining forces to overcome the major challenges of our time – a mission best accomplished with direct interactions on a day-to-day basis in the EU’s political and administrative capital. David Denzer-Speck runs the KfW office at the heart of the EU.

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A uniquely successful project

Flows of goods vividly demonstrate how deeply Germany, a leader in exports, is interwoven with Europe through the domestic market. But the most important achievements of the EU are peace, freedom and solidarity. Six items outline the most important benefits Europeans experience due to the EU.

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We already have what it takes

Never before has the European project been under such pressure. Ingrid Hengster, member of KfW's Executive Board, sees education as one of the keys to overcome the challenges ahead. In this context, she presents four fields of action.

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