Podcasts about Kirchberg

The man who helps finance Europe's defence: Robert de Groot, vice president of the European Investment Bank There is a particular kind of power that comes with someone who decides, quietly, which ideas get funded and which don't. Robert de Groot, and his team, holds that power over an extraordinary range of things: military bridges in Poland, rocket launchers in Spain, satellite-to-smartphone startups in Luxembourg, drone intelligence software in Estonia. As Vice President of the world's largest multilateral lender, the EIB sitting on the Kirchberg plateau, his brief covers security, defence, space, and innovation. It is, as he puts it with characteristic understatement, "quite a new direction" for a bank that, not long ago, wouldn't touch defence at all. That has changed. Dramatically. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EIB has rewritten its mandate, opening five distinct financing pillars across the defence and security ecosystem, from large-scale infrastructure to venture equity for startups building things that didn't exist five years ago. De Groot has spent the last two years touring every European capital, sitting down with defence, finance, and interior ministers, and asking “What does Europe actually need, and can we finance it?” "The urgency I hear in private is far greater than what you see in public." What he found on the road was a continent with a perception gap. The Baltic states are operating in a different psychological reality from much of western Europe. For Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the threat from the east is not geopolitics but geography. However, de Groot is cautiously optimistic. Germany has made a near-complete reversal on defence spending in three years. The Nordics have joined NATO. Ministers of Interior are now showing up to defence finance meetings, because the boundary between military security and civil security has dissolved. Cyber attacks, compromised energy grids, sabotaged undersea cables are happening now. The physical problems, meanwhile, are startlingly concrete. Bridges that cannot carry battle tanks. Ports unable to defend against unmanned underwater vehicles. Roads along NATO transit routes from Antwerp through Germany deep into Poland that haven't been maintained to handle today's military hardware. "It sounds absurd," de Groot says, "until you realise it's a multi-billion euro problem." The financing exists. The fixes are underway. But getting three countries to agree on a shared corridor before one of them goes its own way remains the harder challenge. For innovators and entrepreneurs building the dual-use technologies that now sit at the heart of European defence strategy, de Groot offers a map through the financing ecosystem. Early stage? Venture capital funds backed by the European Investment Fund. Series A and B? Venture debt, a product barely known in Europe five years ago, now scaling fast, with Luxembourg companies OQ Technology and Artec 3D among its beneficiaries. Series C and beyond? The European Tech Champions Initiative, designed explicitly to stop European unicorns from decamping to California. And for defence tech specifically, a new Defence Equity Facility of up to one billion euros: real, patient, European capital, with no American relocation clause attached. "The companies I meet across Europe mostly want to stay. We need to make sure the financing is there when they do." On the day of interview, a loan was signed for the Luxembourg Fire Brigade's logistics infrastructure. Security exists at multiple scales simultaneously, from orbital launch capability to the speed at which a fire engine reaches a crisis. Both matter and both require investment. Both represent the same underlying bet: that Europe, if it chooses to move with enough conviction, is more than capable of defending and financing its own future. De Groot, for his part, seems to believe it. The question, as ever, is whether the institutions can move as fast as the moment requires. Robert de Groot is Vice President of the European Investment Bank, responsible for Security, Defence, Space and Innovation Finance.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Jubel ist nichts für schwache Nerven

Ist genug Salz dran? Braucht es noch einen Schuss Rum? Auch das sind wichtige Fragen beim Kochen. Für die Pinzgauerin Paula Bründl geht es dabei aber um noch viel mehr. Nämlich darum, welche Zutaten das Leben besonders gschmackig machen. Wir zeigen, wie glücklich manchmal die einfachsten Gerichte machen können. In diesem Fall: köstliche Mangoldrouladen. Sarah Schmolmüller spaziert barfuß über die schmalen Wege ihrer Marktgärtnerei in Kirchberg am Wagram zwischen Ackerbohnen und Mangold. Letzteren bricht sie ganz unten am Stiel ab und legt ihn in unser Körberl. Sie sagt: „Es ist ein Privileg, jeden Morgen aufzustehen, um sich dann am Feld dreckig machen zu dürfen.“ Und das tut Sarah tatsächlich jeden Tag, seit gut sechs Jahren. Servus-Köchin Paula Bründl stattete der leidenschaftlichen Gärtnerin einen Besuch ab. Erfahrt mehr dazu im Servus Küche-Podcast und in der Mai-Ausgabe des Servus-Magazins. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr das Magazin hier bequem portofrei nach Hause bestellt oder euch für ein Abo mit Prämie entscheidet. Zum Artikel mit Rezept: https://www.servus.com/a/pc/podcast-paula-bruendl-sarah-schmolmueller-sinn Die Episode hat euch gefallen? Dann schreibt einen Kommentar und schenkt uns eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung. Wir freuen uns immer über Post, Anregungen und Ideen – schreibt uns einfach: team@servus.com Die aktuelle Ausgabe von Servus in Stadt & Land findet ihr überall, wo es Zeitschriften gibt. Oder lasst es euch als Einzelheft bequem nach Hause senden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.magazinabo.com/at_servusstadtland/sonderhefte/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alle Abo-Angebote mit tollen Prämien gibt's hier: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.magazinabo.com/at/servusstadtland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3.500 Rezepte aus dem Alpenraum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠servus.com/rezepte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fotos: Philipp Horak Illu: Roland Vorlaufer Produktion & Schnitt: Johanna Brodträger Stimme: Beatrix Hammerschmied Tonmischung: Studio Soundfeiler

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Wer klagt, bleibt nicht stehen

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Liebe verbreitet Gottes Schönheit

In absoluter Ruhe und mit Blick auf einen traumhaften Sonnenaufgang begrüßen wir euch in Shirleys letztem Unisemester zu einer neuen Podcastfolge. Shirley und Annie erzählen von kleinen Wochenendtrips als perfekten Ausgleich zu stressigeren Uniphasen und gucken nochmal genauer auf den Mythos der Eule als schlaustes Tier. Zugeschaltet aus dem wunderschönen Greifswald haben beide wieder einmal jemand besonderen: Erik Weijs! Erik studiert an der Universität Greifswald Germanistik und Geschichte, war Hilfskraft im spannenden Projekt „Die Deutschen Inschriften des Mittelalters und der frühen Neuzeit” an der Niedersächsischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen und nutzt seine Zeit außerhalb der Unikurse gerne, um die schönen Ecken seiner Wahlheimat mit dem Fahrrad zu erkunden. Mitgebracht hat er uns seinen interessanten Vortrag „Narrative Umsetzungen der ‚Genealogischen Fiktion‘ an der Mecklenburgischen Reimchronik Ernsts von Kirchberg.“ Aber was ist eigentlich eine Reimchronik? Was bedeutet ‚Genealogische Fiktion‘? Und was bezweckte Herzog Albrecht II von Mecklenburg mit der Beauftragung?

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Gott nacheifern? Ja, genau!

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Engel wollen bei Menschen landen

A Luxexpo The Box, em Kirchberg, volta a acolher o tradicional Bazar Internacional, um dos eventos solidários mais emblemáticos do Luxemburgo dias 21, 22 e 23 de novembro.Durante três dias, visitantes de todas as idades poderão descobrir stands de mais de 50 países, com artesanato, gastronomia típica, produtos locais e espetáculos culturais, num ambiente multicultural.O evento é organizado em espírito de solidariedade e cooperação internacional, com as receitas destinadas a apoiar projetos humanitários.Ouça a entrevista a entrevista com a presidente do Bazar Internacional Carmen Decalf.Saiba mais no site, instagram e facebook.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Ein Trostlied aus der Verfolgung

Ob man «Klimawandel» sagt oder «Klimazerrüttung», «Klimakrise», «Klimakatastrophe» oder «Klimakollaps» - man meint immer dasselbe Phänomen. Aber jede dieser Bezeichnungen hat eine andere Wirkung und spiegelt eine andere Haltung zur Sache. Genau das ist Framing. Frames sind mentale Bedeutungsrahmen, die festlegen, welche Aspekte einer Sache wir wahrnehmen und wie wir sie bewerten. In der Kommunikation werden solche Frames durch meine Wortwahl automatisch aktiviert – jedes Wort ruft Bilder, Emotionen oder moralische Konzepte hervor. Framing geschieht oft unbewusst, wird aber auch bewusst und manipulativ eingesetzt. Mit vielen Beispielen aus der Hörerschaft zeigen Markus Gasser und Nadia Zollinger von der SRF-Mundartredaktion, warum Framing keine theoretische Spielerei ist. Denn Wörter schaffen Realitäten und beeinflussen unsere Erinnerungen. Letztlich, so die Erkenntnis, kann Sprache nie gänzlich neutral und objektiv sein. Hinhören lohnt sich, denn wer den Rahmen kennt, kann das Bild besser einordnen. Familiennamen Inäbnit, Imboden und Imholz Inäbnit ist als sogenannter Wohnstättennamen zum Flur- oder Hofnamen Äbnit gebildet. Äbnit ist die berndeutsche Hauptform des Flurnamens; in der Ostschweiz sind es die Formen Ebnet oder Ebnat, die alle relativ ebene Landstücke in sonst bergiger Umgebung, flache Hangterrassen oder kleine Hochflächen bezeichnen. Die ersten Namensträger werden in Grindelwald (BE) und seiner Umgebung im 16. Jahrhundert noch als "im Äbnit" bezeichnet, eine Form die noch den Übergang vom Zunamen zum Familiennamen markiert. Ausgangspunkt der Grindelwalder Inäbnit könnte die alte Siedlung Äbnit in der Grindelwald benachbarten Gemeinde Lütschental sein. Imboden ist ein sogenanntee Präpositionalname mit der Vorsilbe in-, der zu einem Flur- oder Hofstättennamen (im) Boden gebildet ist. Der Flurname bezeichnet eine ebene Stelle in bergigem Umland, einen Tal- oder Wiesengrund, der sich als Kultur- und Siedlungsland eignet. Imboden ist im Oberwallis (an mehreren Orten in der Gegend um Visp), in Ringgenberg und Unterseen bei Interlaken (BE) und in Stans (NW) alteinheimisch. Imholz ist in fünf Urner Gemeinden rund um den Kantonshauptort alteinheimisch und ebenfalls in Bütschwil, Kirchberg und Mosnang im Unteren Toggenburg. Der Familienname ist ein sogenannter Wohnstättenname, der die ersten Namensträger als Bewohner einer "im Holz" genannten Flur benennt. Holz ist das ältere einheimische Wort mit der Bedeutung Wald, das im Lauf der letzten 200 Jahre fast vollständig verschwunden ist.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Ich trage Fürbitten am Kragen

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Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Gottes Freiheit gibt mir Kraft!

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In den zweckfreien Unterbrechungen meines Alltags entsteht Raum für das Unverfügbare. Die Morgenandacht mit Julie Kirchberg.

Drei Schlüssel zu einem glückenden Leben: Die Morgenandacht mit Julie Kirchberg.

Als glaubende Menschen sind wir gefragt, wie wir zum Grund aller Wirklichkeit stehen, zu Gott, unter allen Umständen: Die Morgenandacht mit Julie Kirchberg.

Von den Bäumen können wir lernen, auf Gottes Zusage für alle Seine Geschöpfe zu vertrauen: Die Morgenandacht mit Julie Kirchberg.

Es gibt eine Verpflichtung aufzustehen und beharrlich am Protest festzuhalten: Die Morgenandacht mit Julie Kirchberg.

Ein Stück von Hoffnung, für heute, für diesen Tag: Die Morgenandacht mit Julie Kirchberg.

Bei der Berner Verpackungsfirma Nyco aus Kirchberg gibt es eine Massenentlassung. 60 bis 70 Angestellte verlieren ihren Job. Es gibt jetzt ein Konsultationsverfahren. Weiter in der Sendung: · Thun: Kanton Bern soll die Sanierung der Kunsteisbahn Grabengut unterstützen. · Visp: Raubüberfall auf Juweliergeschäft ist aufgeklärt. · Camille Bloch: CEO Daniel Bloch ist zu Gast im Tagesgespräch.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Propheten sehen die Welt nicht, wie sie ist, sondern wie sie werden kann. Und beschreiben uns den Weg dahin

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Wir sind einander zugewiesen als Farben eines Klangs

Nach den vielen Niederschlägen hatte sich die Lage am Spitze Stein in Kandersteg seit Sonntagabend erst verschärft, es kam zu Abbrüchen sowie Murgängen im Oeschibach. Seit Montag hat es jedoch keine grösseren Abbrüche mehr gegeben. Weiter in der Sendung: · Nach dem Nein zur Tramverlängerung nach Köniz: Am Montag beginnen die Arbeiten, damit auf der Buslinie 10 künftig Doppelgelenkbusse mehr Passagiere transportieren können. · Autobahn A1 braucht neue Fahrbahn: Zwischen der Raststätte Grauholz und Kirchberg werden in zwölf Nächten die Spuren reduziert.

Die meisten kennen Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht als Kinderstar aus der Kicker-Filmreihe Die wilden Kerle und als Sohn des deutschen Schauspielers Uwe Ochsenknecht. Während er in den letzten Jahren vor allem durch Reality-TV-Auftritte von sich reden machte, hat ihn nun die österreichische Justiz im Blick. Dahinter steckt ein Hotelaufenthalt vor mehr als drei Jahren in Tirol. Ochsenknecht feierte mit Freunden in einem Luxushotel in Kirchberg seinen dreißigsten Geburtstag. Die Rechnung über rund 14.000 Euro ließ er aber unbeglichen. Der Tiroler Hotelier ging schließlich zu den Behörden – die jetzt wegen schweren Betrugs gegen Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht ermitteln. Ende Juni klickten für den Promi dann am Flughafen in Hamburg die Handschellen, und er wurde ins Gefängnis nach Innsbruck überstellt. Mittlerweile ist er auf Kaution entlassen worden, muss sich aber weiterhin in Österreich aufhalten. Während Ochsenknecht jetzt auf sein Verfahren wartet, werden immer mehr Vorwürfe gegen ihn publik. Er soll ein notorischer Zechpreller sein, Schulden nicht begleichen und sich durch Tricks immer wieder den Behörden entziehen, wenn es brenzlig für ihn wird. Was ist dran an diesen Anschuldigungen? Und wie kam es, dass ausgerechnet ein Tiroler Hotelier dem mutmaßlichen Betrüger Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht zum Verhängnis wurde? Darum geht es in der aktuellen Folge von Inside Austria.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Gott ist A und O, Zeit und Ewigkeit, Gott ist Leben, Gott ist Tanz.

In St. Gallen sollen zukünftig die Gemeinden darüber entscheiden, wo eine geflüchtete Person wohnen soll. So will es eine Mehrheit des Parlaments. Auslöser für die Diskussion sind Gemeinden, in denen besonders viel anerkannte Flüchtlinge leben. Eine davon ist Kirchberg mit dem Dorf Bazenheid. Weitere Themen: · Zu wenige Tickets verkauft: Openair Wildhaus abgesagt · Hangsicherung in Lütisburg soll 8 Millionen kosten und zwei Jahre dauern · Region um bekanntes Landwasserviadukt der RHB wird touristisch aufgewertet

Als ein schlagkräftiges Argument für die Notwendigkeit des individuellen Autobesitzes wird immer wieder die Situation der Landbevölkerung angeführt, die abgekoppelt vom Öffentlichen Fern- und Nahverkehr nur mit einem PKW mobil bleiben kann. Tatsächlich sieht die Lage für Menschen, die auf Bus und Bahn angewiesen sind, nach der Streichung von unzähligen unrentablen Zugstrecken und einem rudimentären Busverkehr wohl wirklich schlecht aus, so dass die Ankunft eines Busses auf dem Dorf einem Ereignis gleichkommt - wie es auch vor 100 Jahren der Fall war, als zum ersten Mal Landstriche um die urbanen Zentren herum mit Bussen angebunden wurden. In einer Miniatur schildert der Autor und Übersetzer Siegfried von Vegesack solch eine Ereignis aus der Sicht der in der Dorfschenke versammelten lokalen Bevölkerung für den Hamburgischen Correspondenten vom 14. Mai 1925. Der Autor war mit den ländlichen Regionen Bayerns vertraut, da er in den 20er Jahren in der Burgruine „Burg Weißenfels“ in der Nähe der Kreisstadt Regen lebte. Auf die Ankunft des Busses im Dorf wartet für uns Frank Riede.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Mütterlicher, tröstlicher müsste unsere Welt werden!

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Auch das Leid lässt sich leichter tragen, wenn ich es aus Gottes Händen annehme

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Eine unscheinbare Frühlingsblume wird zum Hoffnungssymbol

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Man kann nicht nicht beten

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Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Trost heilt nicht die Wunden, sondern bahnt einen Weg nach vorne

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Bei Gott finde ich einen sicheren Ort in der Gefahr

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Gott ist in uns verliebt! Was sollte uns jetzt noch aufhalten?

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Ein altes Loblied auf den Schöpfer öffnet mir eine neue Sicht auf die Welt

Nous sommes en septembre 1634, dans la ville de Kirchberg an der Jagst, au sud de l'Allemagne. Les 5 et 6 du mois, à une septantaine de kilomètres, a eu lieu la bataille de Nördlingen. Cette bataille constitue le premier revers des Suédois face au Saint-Empire, dans ce qu'on appellera la guerre de Trente Ans. Dans son journal intime, le cordonnier Hans Heberle qui, comme tant d'autres a du fuir face à la violence des combats, note : « Il y a un désespoir et une misère, la disette et la mort. Nous sommes allongés les uns sur les autres dans un état lamentable. En plus, les prix augmentent et la disette se développe parmi nous, et après la mauvaise maladie, la pestilence. Plusieurs centaines de personnes meurent durant cette année. » Entre 1618 et 1648, l'Europe est ravagée par une série de conflits qui impliquent les Habsbourg de Vienne et d'Espagne, des princes du Saint-Empire, la papauté, le Danemark, l'Angleterre, la Suède, la France. Durant trois décennies, dévastations et pillages se multiplient aggravés par les épidémies. 15 à 20 % de la population du Saint-Empire auraient été décimés. La paix reviendra avec les traités de Westphalie qui seront les bases d'un nouveau système international en redéfinissant les relations entre puissances européennes jusqu'aux guerres du XXe siècle. Les enseignements de la guerre de Trente ans ont-ils été vains ? Avec nous : Claire Gantet, professeure d'histoire moderne à l'Université de Fribourg et présidente de la Société suisse pour l'étude du XVIIIe siècle. « La Guerre de Trente ans » éditions Tallandier. Sujets traités : Allemagne, Saint-Empire, guerre, Trente Ans, Habsbourg ,Vienne , Espagne, papauté,Danemark, Angleterre, Suède, France, traités, Westphalie, paix Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Maria Magdalena ist am Ostermorgen hin- und hergerissen zwischen Angst und Freude

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Wo ein Mensch hofft, bleibt das Licht des Himmels auf der Erde

Sasha, Steve and Lisa delve into a positive look towards 2024. Plus Catherine Wurth tells us about a competition for Social Entrepreneurs. And Patrizia Luchetta talks about an upcoming Art Endeavour. As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. 1. New Government and Promised Tax Cuts Luxembourg welcomes a new government bringing with it promises of major tax cuts. The economy is also set to recover somewhat in 2024. 2. Salary and Pension Increases The latest predictions indicate that salaries and pensions are set to increase by 2.5%, providing a boost to the standard of living for many residents. 3. Cross-Border Work Agreements with Germany Recent agreements between Germany and Luxembourg extend the flexibility for German workers. From January 1st, German workers can now work from home for 34 days a year, compared to the previous allowance of 19 days. 4. Tram Expansion to National Stadium Luxembourg's tram network is set to expand, reaching the National Stadium. Luxtram expects the completion of the southern section in 2024, with the final five stops along the Bonnevoie-Cloche d'Or stretch becoming operational throughout the year. 5. Sporting and Cultural Highlights Luxembourgers have a lot to look forward to in 2024, with potential participation in the final round of the European Football Championship in Germany and representation at the Olympic Games in Paris. And, after a 30-year hiatus, Luxembourg proudly makes its comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the representative to be revealed on January 27. 6. Super Election Year 2024 will be a super election year: almost half of the world's population live in countries where elections will be held. A new president will be elected in around 30 countries and the composition of parliament in around 20 others. Luxembourg is braced for a super election year with social elections in May and a new European Parliament election in June. In the USA - will Trump be back? Russia - the opposition seems eliminated. India: Prime Minister Modi is the favourite European elections: a test for the right-wing populists Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg: AfD are currently ahead in the polls Will Mexico have its first female president? Iran will host its first election after mass protests, although many believe it won't be democratic. A UK election is also set for October it seems. Will Labour win? To continue the positive theme, there are more women in national parliaments. Women occupy 27% of seats, double the number of 1990. 7. EU expansion? EU membership talks are set for Ukraine and Moldova. And the EU will be more accessible as better train links are opened up across the continent. 8. Positive Global Trends There are some uplifting global trends including: Lives are getting longer again (after a pandemic hiatus) with 73 the mean age now. World GDP per capita continues to rise: it's now $17,500 (2022) compared to $10,000 in 1997. World inequality, although still acute, has lessened. 10% of people with the highest income have 55% of the total wealth. This is less than in 2000. 9. Medical Successes Malaria vaccines have arrived and already impacted positively infant mortality. Dementia cases have decreased by 30% in 15 years. New brain implants gave a voice to people who cannot speak through measuring the brain's electrical signals and use AI to distinguish the patterns associated with each phoneme. Anti-obesity drugs made headlines with Ozempic and Wegovy which regulate satiety and achieve dramatic weight loss. They have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure and stroke. HIV drugs have prevented 21 million deaths since 1996. There are fewer suicides in the world. The suicide rate per 100,000 people has dropped 35% in 25 years. 10. A few final positives University students have doubled in 20 years. Some 39% of boys and 45% of girls of study age are enrolled in tertiary education. New emojis were released, including Sasha's favourite - the jellyfish, and the shaking head. Generative artificial intelligence continues its amazing advances and will continue to be a story throughout 2024. Solar energy is growing exponentially. The world has doubled installed capacity in four years. We discovered that chatting makes us happy. If we rate our happiness as a 6 out of 10, after chatting with a friendly stranger, that number rises to 7. And the ozone layer will completely recover. Thirty-five years ago, the Montreal Protocol decreed the elimination of 96 chemical substances (aerosols and refrigerants) that were opening a hole in the barrier that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. It was a brilliant success. ESG in Action Catherine Wurth, the Head of Sustainability at BGL BNP Paribas since 2021, shares her insights into the significance of social entrepreneurship for banks and introduces the Act for Impact initiative. Catherine Wurth brings a wealth of experience in sustainable finance, microfinance, and social entrepreneurship. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, and Berlin, her global perspective informs her commitment to driving positive change. As a board member of Microlux, a Luxembourg microfinance institution, Catherine actively contributes to the sector's growth and impact. Act for Impact: A Holistic Approach to Social Entrepreneurship Launched in 2019, Act For Impact is a pioneering initiative that goes beyond traditional banking services. Social enterprises receive specialized support from advisors with relevant training and expertise from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Moreover, Act For Impact provides free access to facilities in Kirchberg for events, meetings, and workshops, fostering a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs to thrive. MyComForImpact: Amplifying Social Impact through Communication My Com For Impact is a competition in partnership with the communication agency Mikado. Open to all Luxembourgish social enterprises, this competition offers a unique opportunity for the winner to design a tailored communication/marketing campaign, accelerating their positive impact by gaining visibility. Catherine explains: "Social enterprises offer innovative solutions to solve social and environmental problems. In Luxembourg and beyond, the will to change consumption is present, but often these solutions are not well known. That's why we thought, here we can have an impact as a bank, offer our expertise together with Mikado, share the winners with our communities, employees, clients, etc” To be eligible to apply you need to be in existence for at least one year, have a strong social and environmental impact, and a steady growth in budget / turnover. The competition deadline is January 21st, with the award event scheduled for March 19th. The winner will receive substantial support, including a marketing and communication campaign, personalised coaching, and support from both BGL BNP Paribas and Mikado. Art Meets Activism: The ART of CHANGE Project Patrizia Luchetta, working with a range of artists is about to embark on an art-meets-ESG project, "The ART of CHANGE – creatives (on the) move.” She is joined in the studio by videographer Sobhan Naderi, founder of Naderi Production, and visual artist Mia Kinsch. The idea is to develop five documentaries in five different cities, showcasing women artists using their craft to raise awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Patrizia Luchetta, co-founded Charlotte in Red, a platform which amplifies the voices of female artists who use their creative work to support and raise awareness about the UN's Agenda 2030. Initiating Dialogue through Art and Corporate Collaboration The heart of the project lies in initiating a dialogue between artists and the corporate world. Each city will host a round-table discussion between artists and business. Mia Kinsch talks about how she uses art to elaborate on her experience of being a woman, trying to use art to bring that understanding to the world at large. The documentary production will be handled by Naderi Production, and is a non-profit initiative, with fundraising efforts underway for the first Luxembourg-based documentary, serving as a pilot for the series. Connect with the Guests: Catherine Wurth: LinkedIn My Com For Impact | BGL BNP Paribas Mia Kinsch: Website Patrizia Luchetta: LinkedIn, Charlotte in Red Sobhan Naderi: As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. 1. New Government and Promised Tax Cuts Luxembourg welcomes a new government bringing with it promises of major tax cuts. The economy is also set to recover somewhat in 2024. 2. Salary and Pension Increases The latest predictions indicate that salaries and pensions are set to increase by 2.5%, providing a boost to the standard of living for many residents. 3. Cross-Border Work Agreements with Germany Recent agreements between Germany and Luxembourg extend the flexibility for German workers. From January 1st, German workers can now work from home for 34 days a year, compared to the previous allowance of 19 days. 4. Tram Expansion to National Stadium Luxembourg's tram network is set to expand, reaching the National Stadium. Luxtram expects the completion of the southern section in 2024, with the final five stops along the Bonnevoie-Cloche d'Or stretch becoming operational throughout the year. 5. Super Election Year Luxembourg is braced for a super election year with social elections in May and a new European Parliament election in June. 6. Sporting and Cultural Highlights Luxembourgers have a lot to look forward to in 2024, with potential participation in the final round of the European Football Championship in Germany and representation at the Olympic Games in Paris. And, after a 30-year hiatus, Luxembourg proudly makes its comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the representative to be revealed on January 27. 7. Super Election Year 2024 will be a super election year: almost half of the world's population live in countries where elections will be held. A new president will be elected in around 30 countries and the composition of parliament in around 20 others. In the USA - will Trump be back? Russia - the opposition seems eliminated. India: Prime Minister Modi is the favourite European elections: a test for the right-wing populists Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg: AfD are currently ahead in the polls Will Mexico have its first female president? Iran will host its first election after mass protests, although many believe it won't be democratic. A UK election is also set for October it seems. Will Labour win? To continue the positive theme, there are more women in national parliaments. Women occupy 27% of seats, double the number of 1990. 8. EU expansion? EU membership talks are set for Ukraine and Moldova. And the EU will be more accessible as better train links are opened up across the continent. 9. Positive Global Trends There are some uplifting global trends including: Lives are getting longer again (after a pandemic hiatus) with 73 the mean age now. World GDP per capita continues to rise: it's now $17,500 (2022) compared to $10,000 in 1997. World inequality, although still acute, has lessened. 10% of people with the highest income have 55% of the total wealth. This is less than in 2000. 10. Medical Successes Malaria vaccines have arrived and already impacted positively infant mortality. Dementia cases have decreased by 30% in 15 years. New brain implants gave a voice to people who cannot speak through measuring the brain's electrical signals and use AI to distinguish the patterns associated with each phoneme. Anti-obesity drugs made headlines with Ozempic and Wegovy which regulate satiety and achieve dramatic weight loss. They have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure and stroke. HIV drugs have prevented 21 million deaths since 1996. There are fewer suicides in the world. The suicide rate per 100,000 people has dropped 35% in 25 years. 10. A few final positives University students have doubled in 20 years. Some 39% of boys and 45% of girls of study age are enrolled in tertiary education. New emojis were released, including Sasha's favourite - the jellyfish, and the shaking head. Generative artificial intelligence continues its amazing advances and will continue to be a story throughout 2024. Solar energy is growing exponentially. The world has doubled installed capacity in four years. We discovered that chatting makes us happy. If we rate our happiness as a 6 out of 10, after chatting with a friendly stranger, that number rises to 7. And the ozone layer will completely recover. Thirty-five years ago, the Montreal Protocol decreed the elimination of 96 chemical substances (aerosols and refrigerants) that were opening a hole in the barrier that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. It was a brilliant success. ESG in Action Catherine Wurth, the Head of Sustainability at BGL BNP Paribas since 2021, shares her insights into the significance of social entrepreneurship for banks and introduces the Act for Impact initiative. Catherine Wurth brings a wealth of experience in sustainable finance, microfinance, and social entrepreneurship. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, and Berlin, her global perspective informs her commitment to driving positive change. As a board member of Microlux, a Luxembourg microfinance institution, Catherine actively contributes to the sector's growth and impact. Act for Impact: A Holistic Approach to Social Entrepreneurship Launched in 2019, Act For Impact is a pioneering initiative that goes beyond traditional banking services. Social enterprises receive specialized support from advisors with relevant training and expertise from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Moreover, Act For Impact provides free access to facilities in Kirchberg for events, meetings, and workshops, fostering a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs to thrive. MyComForImpact: Amplifying Social Impact through Communication My Com For Impact is a competition in partnership with the communication agency Mikado. Open to all Luxembourgish social enterprises, this competition offers a unique opportunity for the winner to design a tailored communication/marketing campaign, accelerating their positive impact by gaining visibility. Catherine explains: "Social enterprises offer innovative solutions to solve social and environmental problems. In Luxembourg and beyond, the will to change consumption is present, but often these solutions are not well known. That's why we thought, here we can have an impact as a bank, offer our expertise together with Mikado, share the winners with our communities, employees, clients, etc” To be eligible to apply you need to be in existence for at least one year, have a strong social and environmental impact, and a steady growth in budget / turnover. The competition deadline is January 21st, with the award event scheduled for March 19th. The winner will receive substantial support, including a marketing and communication campaign, personalised coaching, and support from both BGL BNP Paribas and Mikado. Art Meets Activism: The ART of CHANGE Project Patrizia Luchetta, working with a range of artists is about to embark on an art-meets-ESG project, "The ART of CHANGE – creatives (on the) move.” She is joined in the studio by videographer Sobhan Naderi, founder of Naderi Production, and visual artist Mia Kinsch. The idea is to develop five documentaries in five different cities, showcasing women artists using their craft to raise awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Patrizia Luchetta, co-founded Charlotte in Red, a platform which amplifies the voices of female artists who use their creative work to support and raise awareness about the UN's Agenda 2030. Initiating Dialogue through Art and Corporate Collaboration The heart of the project lies in initiating a dialogue between artists and the corporate world. Each city will host a round-table discussion between artists and business. Mia Kinsch talks about how she uses art to elaborate on her experience of being a woman, trying to use art to bring that understanding to the world at large. The documentary production will be handled by Naderi Production, and is a non-profit initiative, with fundraising efforts underway for the first Luxembourg-based documentary, serving as a pilot for the series. Connect with the Guests: Catherine Wurth: LinkedIn My Com For Impact | BGL BNP Paribas Mia Kinsch: Website Patrizia Luchetta: LinkedIn, Charlotte in Red Sobhan Naderi: As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. 1. New Government and Promised Tax Cuts Luxembourg welcomes a new government bringing with it promises of major tax cuts. The economy is also set to recover somewhat in 2024. 2. Salary and Pension Increases The latest predictions indicate that salaries and pensions are set to increase by 2.5%, providing a boost to the standard of living for many residents. 3. Cross-Border Work Agreements with Germany Recent agreements between Germany and Luxembourg extend the flexibility for German workers. From January 1st, German workers can now work from home for 34 days a year, compared to the previous allowance of 19 days. 4. Tram Expansion to National Stadium Luxembourg's tram network is set to expand, reaching the National Stadium. Luxtram expects the completion of the southern section in 2024, with the final five stops along the Bonnevoie-Cloche d'Or stretch becoming operational throughout the year. 5. Super Election Year Luxembourg is braced for a super election year with social elections in May and a new European Parliament election in June. 6. Sporting and Cultural Highlights Luxembourgers have a lot to look forward to in 2024, with potential participation in the final round of the European Football Championship in Germany and representation at the Olympic Games in Paris. And, after a 30-year hiatus, Luxembourg proudly makes its comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the representative to be revealed on January 27. 7. Super Election Year 2024 will be a super election year: almost half of the world's population live in countries where elections will be held. A new president will be elected in around 30 countries and the composition of parliament in around 20 others. In the USA - will Trump be back? Russia - the opposition seems eliminated. India: Prime Minister Modi is the favourite European elections: a test for the right-wing populists Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg: AfD are currently ahead in the polls Will Mexico have its first female president? Iran will host its first election after mass protests, although many believe it won't be democratic. A UK election is also set for October it seems. Will Labour win? To continue the positive theme, there are more women in national parliaments. Women occupy 27% of seats, double the number of 1990. 8. EU expansion? EU membership talks are set for Ukraine and Moldova. And the EU will be more accessible as better train links are opened up across the continent. 9. Positive Global Trends There are some uplifting global trends including: Lives are getting longer again (after a pandemic hiatus) with 73 the mean age now. World GDP per capita continues to rise: it's now $17,500 (2022) compared to $10,000 in 1997. World inequality, although still acute, has lessened. 10% of people with the highest income have 55% of the total wealth. This is less than in 2000. 10. Medical Successes Malaria vaccines have arrived and already impacted positively infant mortality. Dementia cases have decreased by 30% in 15 years. New brain implants gave a voice to people who cannot speak through measuring the brain's electrical signals and use AI to distinguish the patterns associated with each phoneme. Anti-obesity drugs made headlines with Ozempic and Wegovy which regulate satiety and achieve dramatic weight loss. They have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure and stroke. HIV drugs have prevented 21 million deaths since 1996. There are fewer suicides in the world. The suicide rate per 100,000 people has dropped 35% in 25 years. 10. A few final positives University students have doubled in 20 years. Some 39% of boys and 45% of girls of study age are enrolled in tertiary education. New emojis were released, including Sasha's favourite - the jellyfish, and the shaking head. Generative artificial intelligence continues its amazing advances and will continue to be a story throughout 2024. Solar energy is growing exponentially. The world has doubled installed capacity in four years. We discovered that chatting makes us happy. If we rate our happiness as a 6 out of 10, after chatting with a friendly stranger, that number rises to 7. And the ozone layer will completely recover. Thirty-five years ago, the Montreal Protocol decreed the elimination of 96 chemical substances (aerosols and refrigerants) that were opening a hole in the barrier that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. It was a brilliant success. ESG in Action Catherine Wurth, the Head of Sustainability at BGL BNP Paribas since 2021, shares her insights into the significance of social entrepreneurship for banks and introduces the Act for Impact initiative. Catherine Wurth brings a wealth of experience in sustainable finance, microfinance, and social entrepreneurship. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, and Berlin, her global perspective informs her commitment to driving positive change. As a board member of Microlux, a Luxembourg microfinance institution, Catherine actively contributes to the sector's growth and impact. Act for Impact: A Holistic Approach to Social Entrepreneurship Launched in 2019, Act For Impact is a pioneering initiative that goes beyond traditional banking services. Social enterprises receive specialized support from advisors with relevant training and expertise from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Moreover, Act For Impact provides free access to facilities in Kirchberg for events, meetings, and workshops, fostering a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs to thrive. MyComForImpact: Amplifying Social Impact through Communication https://www.bgl.lu/en/csr/civic-responsibility/my-com-for-impact.html My Com For Impact is a competition in partnership with the communication agency Mikado. Open to all Luxembourgish social enterprises, this competition offers a unique opportunity for the winner to design a tailored communication/marketing campaign, accelerating their positive impact by gaining visibility. Catherine explains: "Social enterprises offer innovative solutions to solve social and environmental problems. In Luxembourg and beyond, the will to change consumption is present, but often these solutions are not well known. That's why we thought, here we can have an impact as a bank, offer our expertise together with Mikado, share the winners with our communities, employees, clients, etc” To be eligible to apply you need to be in existence for at least one year, have a strong social and environmental impact, and a steady growth in budget / turnover. The competition deadline is January 21st, with the award event scheduled for March 19th. The winner will receive substantial support, including a marketing and communication campaign, personalised coaching, and support from both BGL BNP Paribas and Mikado. Art Meets Activism: The ART of CHANGE Project Patrizia Luchetta, working with a range of artists is about to embark on an art-meets-ESG project, "The ART of CHANGE – creatives (on the) move.” She is joined in the studio by videographer Sobhan Naderi, founder of Naderi Production, and visual artist Mia Kinsch. The idea is to develop five documentaries in five different cities, showcasing women artists using their craft to raise awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Patrizia Luchetta, co-founded Charlotte in Red, a platform which amplifies the voices of female artists who use their creative work to support and raise awareness about the UN's Agenda 2030. Initiating Dialogue through Art and Corporate Collaboration The heart of the project lies in initiating a dialogue between artists and the corporate world. Each city will host a round-table discussion between artists and business. Mia Kinsch talks about how she uses art to elaborate on her experience of being a woman, trying to use art to bring that understanding to the world at large. The documentary production will be handled by Naderi Production, and is a non-profit initiative, with fundraising efforts underway for the first Luxembourg-based documentary, serving as a pilot for the series. Connect with the Guests: Catherine Wurth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-wurth-91a84049/ My Com For Impact | BGL BNP Paribas https://www.bgl.lu/en/csr/civic-responsibility/my-com-for-impact.html Patrizia Luchetta: https://www.charlotteinred.com/ Mia Kinsch: https://www.miakinsch.com/ Sobhan Naderi: https://naderiproduction.com/about-naderi-productions/

Sasha, Steve and Lisa delve into a positive look towards 2024. Plus Catherine Wurth tells us about a competition for Social Entrepreneurs. And Patrizia Luchetta talks about an upcoming Art Endeavour. And Patrizia Luchetta talks about an upcoming Art Endeavour. As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. 1. New Government and Promised Tax Cuts Luxembourg welcomes a new government bringing with it promises of major tax cuts. The economy is also set to recover somewhat in 2024. 2. Salary and Pension Increases The latest predictions indicate that salaries and pensions are set to increase by 2.5%, providing a boost to the standard of living for many residents. 3. Cross-Border Work Agreements with Germany Recent agreements between Germany and Luxembourg extend the flexibility for German workers. From January 1st, German workers can now work from home for 34 days a year, compared to the previous allowance of 19 days. 4. Tram Expansion to National Stadium Luxembourg's tram network is set to expand, reaching the National Stadium. Luxtram expects the completion of the southern section in 2024, with the final five stops along the Bonnevoie-Cloche d'Or stretch becoming operational throughout the year. 5. Sporting and Cultural Highlights Luxembourgers have a lot to look forward to in 2024, with potential participation in the final round of the European Football Championship in Germany and representation at the Olympic Games in Paris. And, after a 30-year hiatus, Luxembourg proudly makes its comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the representative to be revealed on January 27. 6. Super Election Year 2024 will be a super election year: almost half of the world's population live in countries where elections will be held. A new president will be elected in around 30 countries and the composition of parliament in around 20 others. Luxembourg is braced for a super election year with social elections in May and a new European Parliament election in June. In the USA - will Trump be back? Russia - the opposition seems eliminated. India: Prime Minister Modi is the favourite European elections: a test for the right-wing populists Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg: AfD are currently ahead in the polls Will Mexico have its first female president? Iran will host its first election after mass protests, although many believe it won't be democratic. A UK election is also set for October it seems. Will Labour win? To continue the positive theme, there are more women in national parliaments. Women occupy 27% of seats, double the number of 1990. 7. EU expansion? EU membership talks are set for Ukraine and Moldova. And the EU will be more accessible as better train links are opened up across the continent. 8. Positive Global Trends There are some uplifting global trends including: Lives are getting longer again (after a pandemic hiatus) with 73 the mean age now. World GDP per capita continues to rise: it's now $17,500 (2022) compared to $10,000 in 1997. World inequality, although still acute, has lessened. 10% of people with the highest income have 55% of the total wealth. This is less than in 2000. 9. Medical Successes Malaria vaccines have arrived and already impacted positively infant mortality. Dementia cases have decreased by 30% in 15 years. New brain implants gave a voice to people who cannot speak through measuring the brain's electrical signals and use AI to distinguish the patterns associated with each phoneme. Anti-obesity drugs made headlines with Ozempic and Wegovy which regulate satiety and achieve dramatic weight loss. They have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure and stroke. HIV drugs have prevented 21 million deaths since 1996. There are fewer suicides in the world. The suicide rate per 100,000 people has dropped 35% in 25 years. 10. A few final positives University students have doubled in 20 years. Some 39% of boys and 45% of girls of study age are enrolled in tertiary education. New emojis were released, including Sasha's favourite - the jellyfish, and the shaking head. Generative artificial intelligence continues its amazing advances and will continue to be a story throughout 2024. Solar energy is growing exponentially. The world has doubled installed capacity in four years. We discovered that chatting makes us happy. If we rate our happiness as a 6 out of 10, after chatting with a friendly stranger, that number rises to 7. And the ozone layer will completely recover. Thirty-five years ago, the Montreal Protocol decreed the elimination of 96 chemical substances (aerosols and refrigerants) that were opening a hole in the barrier that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. It was a brilliant success. ESG in Action Catherine Wurth, the Head of Sustainability at BGL BNP Paribas since 2021, shares her insights into the significance of social entrepreneurship for banks and introduces the Act for Impact initiative. Catherine Wurth brings a wealth of experience in sustainable finance, microfinance, and social entrepreneurship. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, and Berlin, her global perspective informs her commitment to driving positive change. As a board member of Microlux, a Luxembourg microfinance institution, Catherine actively contributes to the sector's growth and impact. Act for Impact: A Holistic Approach to Social Entrepreneurship Launched in 2019, Act For Impact is a pioneering initiative that goes beyond traditional banking services. Social enterprises receive specialized support from advisors with relevant training and expertise from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Moreover, Act For Impact provides free access to facilities in Kirchberg for events, meetings, and workshops, fostering a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs to thrive. MyComForImpact: Amplifying Social Impact through Communication My Com For Impact is a competition in partnership with the communication agency Mikado. Open to all Luxembourgish social enterprises, this competition offers a unique opportunity for the winner to design a tailored communication/marketing campaign, accelerating their positive impact by gaining visibility. Catherine explains: "Social enterprises offer innovative solutions to solve social and environmental problems. In Luxembourg and beyond, the will to change consumption is present, but often these solutions are not well known. That's why we thought, here we can have an impact as a bank, offer our expertise together with Mikado, share the winners with our communities, employees, clients, etc” To be eligible to apply you need to be in existence for at least one year, have a strong social and environmental impact, and a steady growth in budget / turnover. The competition deadline is January 21st, with the award event scheduled for March 19th. The winner will receive substantial support, including a marketing and communication campaign, personalised coaching, and support from both BGL BNP Paribas and Mikado. Art Meets Activism: The ART of CHANGE Project Patrizia Luchetta, working with a range of artists is about to embark on an art-meets-ESG project, "The ART of CHANGE – creatives (on the) move.” She is joined in the studio by videographer Sobhan Naderi, founder of Naderi Production, and visual artist Mia Kinsch. The idea is to develop five documentaries in five different cities, showcasing women artists using their craft to raise awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Patrizia Luchetta, co-founded Charlotte in Red, a platform which amplifies the voices of female artists who use their creative work to support and raise awareness about the UN's Agenda 2030. Initiating Dialogue through Art and Corporate Collaboration The heart of the project lies in initiating a dialogue between artists and the corporate world. Each city will host a round-table discussion between artists and business. Mia Kinsch talks about how she uses art to elaborate on her experience of being a woman, trying to use art to bring that understanding to the world at large. The documentary production will be handled by Naderi Production, and is a non-profit initiative, with fundraising efforts underway for the first Luxembourg-based documentary, serving as a pilot for the series. Connect with the Guests: Catherine Wurth: LinkedIn My Com For Impact | BGL BNP Paribas Mia Kinsch: Website Patrizia Luchetta: LinkedIn, Charlotte in Red Sobhan Naderi: As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. 1. New Government and Promised Tax Cuts Luxembourg welcomes a new government bringing with it promises of major tax cuts. The economy is also set to recover somewhat in 2024. 2. Salary and Pension Increases The latest predictions indicate that salaries and pensions are set to increase by 2.5%, providing a boost to the standard of living for many residents. 3. Cross-Border Work Agreements with Germany Recent agreements between Germany and Luxembourg extend the flexibility for German workers. From January 1st, German workers can now work from home for 34 days a year, compared to the previous allowance of 19 days. 4. Tram Expansion to National Stadium Luxembourg's tram network is set to expand, reaching the National Stadium. Luxtram expects the completion of the southern section in 2024, with the final five stops along the Bonnevoie-Cloche d'Or stretch becoming operational throughout the year. 5. Super Election Year Luxembourg is braced for a super election year with social elections in May and a new European Parliament election in June. 6. Sporting and Cultural Highlights Luxembourgers have a lot to look forward to in 2024, with potential participation in the final round of the European Football Championship in Germany and representation at the Olympic Games in Paris. And, after a 30-year hiatus, Luxembourg proudly makes its comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the representative to be revealed on January 27. 7. Super Election Year 2024 will be a super election year: almost half of the world's population live in countries where elections will be held. A new president will be elected in around 30 countries and the composition of parliament in around 20 others. In the USA - will Trump be back? Russia - the opposition seems eliminated. India: Prime Minister Modi is the favourite European elections: a test for the right-wing populists Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg: AfD are currently ahead in the polls Will Mexico have its first female president? Iran will host its first election after mass protests, although many believe it won't be democratic. A UK election is also set for October it seems. Will Labour win? To continue the positive theme, there are more women in national parliaments. Women occupy 27% of seats, double the number of 1990. 8. EU expansion? EU membership talks are set for Ukraine and Moldova. And the EU will be more accessible as better train links are opened up across the continent. 9. Positive Global Trends There are some uplifting global trends including: Lives are getting longer again (after a pandemic hiatus) with 73 the mean age now. World GDP per capita continues to rise: it's now $17,500 (2022) compared to $10,000 in 1997. World inequality, although still acute, has lessened. 10% of people with the highest income have 55% of the total wealth. This is less than in 2000. 10. Medical Successes Malaria vaccines have arrived and already impacted positively infant mortality. Dementia cases have decreased by 30% in 15 years. New brain implants gave a voice to people who cannot speak through measuring the brain's electrical signals and use AI to distinguish the patterns associated with each phoneme. Anti-obesity drugs made headlines with Ozempic and Wegovy which regulate satiety and achieve dramatic weight loss. They have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure and stroke. HIV drugs have prevented 21 million deaths since 1996. There are fewer suicides in the world. The suicide rate per 100,000 people has dropped 35% in 25 years. 10. A few final positives University students have doubled in 20 years. Some 39% of boys and 45% of girls of study age are enrolled in tertiary education. New emojis were released, including Sasha's favourite - the jellyfish, and the shaking head. Generative artificial intelligence continues its amazing advances and will continue to be a story throughout 2024. Solar energy is growing exponentially. The world has doubled installed capacity in four years. We discovered that chatting makes us happy. If we rate our happiness as a 6 out of 10, after chatting with a friendly stranger, that number rises to 7. And the ozone layer will completely recover. Thirty-five years ago, the Montreal Protocol decreed the elimination of 96 chemical substances (aerosols and refrigerants) that were opening a hole in the barrier that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. It was a brilliant success. ESG in Action Catherine Wurth, the Head of Sustainability at BGL BNP Paribas since 2021, shares her insights into the significance of social entrepreneurship for banks and introduces the Act for Impact initiative. Catherine Wurth brings a wealth of experience in sustainable finance, microfinance, and social entrepreneurship. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, and Berlin, her global perspective informs her commitment to driving positive change. As a board member of Microlux, a Luxembourg microfinance institution, Catherine actively contributes to the sector's growth and impact. Act for Impact: A Holistic Approach to Social Entrepreneurship Launched in 2019, Act For Impact is a pioneering initiative that goes beyond traditional banking services. Social enterprises receive specialized support from advisors with relevant training and expertise from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Moreover, Act For Impact provides free access to facilities in Kirchberg for events, meetings, and workshops, fostering a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs to thrive. MyComForImpact: Amplifying Social Impact through Communication My Com For Impact is a competition in partnership with the communication agency Mikado. Open to all Luxembourgish social enterprises, this competition offers a unique opportunity for the winner to design a tailored communication/marketing campaign, accelerating their positive impact by gaining visibility. Catherine explains: "Social enterprises offer innovative solutions to solve social and environmental problems. In Luxembourg and beyond, the will to change consumption is present, but often these solutions are not well known. That's why we thought, here we can have an impact as a bank, offer our expertise together with Mikado, share the winners with our communities, employees, clients, etc” To be eligible to apply you need to be in existence for at least one year, have a strong social and environmental impact, and a steady growth in budget / turnover. The competition deadline is January 21st, with the award event scheduled for March 19th. The winner will receive substantial support, including a marketing and communication campaign, personalised coaching, and support from both BGL BNP Paribas and Mikado. Art Meets Activism: The ART of CHANGE Project Patrizia Luchetta, working with a range of artists is about to embark on an art-meets-ESG project, "The ART of CHANGE – creatives (on the) move.” She is joined in the studio by videographer Sobhan Naderi, founder of Naderi Production, and visual artist Mia Kinsch. The idea is to develop five documentaries in five different cities, showcasing women artists using their craft to raise awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Patrizia Luchetta, co-founded Charlotte in Red, a platform which amplifies the voices of female artists who use their creative work to support and raise awareness about the UN's Agenda 2030. Initiating Dialogue through Art and Corporate Collaboration The heart of the project lies in initiating a dialogue between artists and the corporate world. Each city will host a round-table discussion between artists and business. Mia Kinsch talks about how she uses art to elaborate on her experience of being a woman, trying to use art to bring that understanding to the world at large. The documentary production will be handled by Naderi Production, and is a non-profit initiative, with fundraising efforts underway for the first Luxembourg-based documentary, serving as a pilot for the series. Connect with the Guests: Catherine Wurth: LinkedIn My Com For Impact | BGL BNP Paribas Mia Kinsch: Website Patrizia Luchetta: LinkedIn, Charlotte in Red Sobhan Naderi: As we step into the new year, Sasha Kehoe and Steve Miller chat about some positive news ahead for Luxembourg and more globally. 1. New Government and Promised Tax Cuts Luxembourg welcomes a new government bringing with it promises of major tax cuts. The economy is also set to recover somewhat in 2024. 2. Salary and Pension Increases The latest predictions indicate that salaries and pensions are set to increase by 2.5%, providing a boost to the standard of living for many residents. 3. Cross-Border Work Agreements with Germany Recent agreements between Germany and Luxembourg extend the flexibility for German workers. From January 1st, German workers can now work from home for 34 days a year, compared to the previous allowance of 19 days. 4. Tram Expansion to National Stadium Luxembourg's tram network is set to expand, reaching the National Stadium. Luxtram expects the completion of the southern section in 2024, with the final five stops along the Bonnevoie-Cloche d'Or stretch becoming operational throughout the year. 5. Super Election Year Luxembourg is braced for a super election year with social elections in May and a new European Parliament election in June. 6. Sporting and Cultural Highlights Luxembourgers have a lot to look forward to in 2024, with potential participation in the final round of the European Football Championship in Germany and representation at the Olympic Games in Paris. And, after a 30-year hiatus, Luxembourg proudly makes its comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the representative to be revealed on January 27. 7. Super Election Year 2024 will be a super election year: almost half of the world's population live in countries where elections will be held. A new president will be elected in around 30 countries and the composition of parliament in around 20 others. In the USA - will Trump be back? Russia - the opposition seems eliminated. India: Prime Minister Modi is the favourite European elections: a test for the right-wing populists Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg: AfD are currently ahead in the polls Will Mexico have its first female president? Iran will host its first election after mass protests, although many believe it won't be democratic. A UK election is also set for October it seems. Will Labour win? To continue the positive theme, there are more women in national parliaments. Women occupy 27% of seats, double the number of 1990. 8. EU expansion? EU membership talks are set for Ukraine and Moldova. And the EU will be more accessible as better train links are opened up across the continent. 9. Positive Global Trends There are some uplifting global trends including: Lives are getting longer again (after a pandemic hiatus) with 73 the mean age now. World GDP per capita continues to rise: it's now $17,500 (2022) compared to $10,000 in 1997. World inequality, although still acute, has lessened. 10% of people with the highest income have 55% of the total wealth. This is less than in 2000. 10. Medical Successes Malaria vaccines have arrived and already impacted positively infant mortality. Dementia cases have decreased by 30% in 15 years. New brain implants gave a voice to people who cannot speak through measuring the brain's electrical signals and use AI to distinguish the patterns associated with each phoneme. Anti-obesity drugs made headlines with Ozempic and Wegovy which regulate satiety and achieve dramatic weight loss. They have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure and stroke. HIV drugs have prevented 21 million deaths since 1996. There are fewer suicides in the world. The suicide rate per 100,000 people has dropped 35% in 25 years. 10. A few final positives University students have doubled in 20 years. Some 39% of boys and 45% of girls of study age are enrolled in tertiary education. New emojis were released, including Sasha's favourite - the jellyfish, and the shaking head. Generative artificial intelligence continues its amazing advances and will continue to be a story throughout 2024. Solar energy is growing exponentially. The world has doubled installed capacity in four years. We discovered that chatting makes us happy. If we rate our happiness as a 6 out of 10, after chatting with a friendly stranger, that number rises to 7. And the ozone layer will completely recover. Thirty-five years ago, the Montreal Protocol decreed the elimination of 96 chemical substances (aerosols and refrigerants) that were opening a hole in the barrier that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. It was a brilliant success. ESG in Action Catherine Wurth, the Head of Sustainability at BGL BNP Paribas since 2021, shares her insights into the significance of social entrepreneurship for banks and introduces the Act for Impact initiative. Catherine Wurth brings a wealth of experience in sustainable finance, microfinance, and social entrepreneurship. Having lived and worked in Paris, London, and Berlin, her global perspective informs her commitment to driving positive change. As a board member of Microlux, a Luxembourg microfinance institution, Catherine actively contributes to the sector's growth and impact. Act for Impact: A Holistic Approach to Social Entrepreneurship Launched in 2019, Act For Impact is a pioneering initiative that goes beyond traditional banking services. Social enterprises receive specialized support from advisors with relevant training and expertise from the BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg. Moreover, Act For Impact provides free access to facilities in Kirchberg for events, meetings, and workshops, fostering a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs to thrive. MyComForImpact: Amplifying Social Impact through Communication https://www.bgl.lu/en/csr/civic-responsibility/my-com-for-impact.html My Com For Impact is a competition in partnership with the communication agency Mikado. Open to all Luxembourgish social enterprises, this competition offers a unique opportunity for the winner to design a tailored communication/marketing campaign, accelerating their positive impact by gaining visibility. Catherine explains: "Social enterprises offer innovative solutions to solve social and environmental problems. In Luxembourg and beyond, the will to change consumption is present, but often these solutions are not well known. That's why we thought, here we can have an impact as a bank, offer our expertise together with Mikado, share the winners with our communities, employees, clients, etc” To be eligible to apply you need to be in existence for at least one year, have a strong social and environmental impact, and a steady growth in budget / turnover. The competition deadline is January 21st, with the award event scheduled for March 19th. The winner will receive substantial support, including a marketing and communication campaign, personalised coaching, and support from both BGL BNP Paribas and Mikado. Art Meets Activism: The ART of CHANGE Project Patrizia Luchetta, working with a range of artists is about to embark on an art-meets-ESG project, "The ART of CHANGE – creatives (on the) move.” She is joined in the studio by videographer Sobhan Naderi, founder of Naderi Production, and visual artist Mia Kinsch. The idea is to develop five documentaries in five different cities, showcasing women artists using their craft to raise awareness of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Patrizia Luchetta, co-founded Charlotte in Red, a platform which amplifies the voices of female artists who use their creative work to support and raise awareness about the UN's Agenda 2030. Initiating Dialogue through Art and Corporate Collaboration The heart of the project lies in initiating a dialogue between artists and the corporate world. Each city will host a round-table discussion between artists and business. Mia Kinsch talks about how she uses art to elaborate on her experience of being a woman, trying to use art to bring that understanding to the world at large. The documentary production will be handled by Naderi Production, and is a non-profit initiative, with fundraising efforts underway for the first Luxembourg-based documentary, serving as a pilot for the series. Connect with the Guests: Catherine Wurth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-wurth-91a84049/ My Com For Impact | BGL BNP Paribas https://www.bgl.lu/en/csr/civic-responsibility/my-com-for-impact.html Patrizia Luchetta: https://www.charlotteinred.com/ Mia Kinsch: https://www.miakinsch.com/ Sobhan Naderi: https://naderiproduction.com/about-naderi-productions/

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: In einer traurigen Musik ist Platz für Gottes Liebe

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Ich möchte mein Herz öffnen und Gottes Stimme einlassen.

"Segensfeiern für Schwangere" finden am 29. September in Kirchberg im Wald und am 19. Oktober in Passau statt. Maria Simböck vom Referat Ehe Familie Kinder im Bistum Passau und Klinikseelsorgerin am Klinikum Passau Barbara Stadlberger, erklären die Hintergründe zu den "Segensfeiern für Schwangere". Alle Infos, Kontakte und Termine unter: www.bistum-passau.de.

Christian Hartung, Kirchberg, Evangelische Kirche: Gott singt. Ich höre zu.

The Society Show with Christian Patterson is a podcast about society, featuring DJ Ski Doo and the Society Show Soundboard Band, with World Renowned Organist Roy Dickerson! It is now the new era of the Society Show - Season Seven, recorded live(-to-tape) at the beautiful Lorena Bobbitt Theatre in beautiful North Seattle. This episode includes: - Mexican President AMLO moves to semi-nationalize the lithium industry - The protests about AMLO and his attempt to make an independent election monitoring agency - The Felipe Calderon administration and their ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel - I will be running for president 2024!! - My platform: I will ban too-bright headlights! - As president, I will advocate for vegetable oil in diesel engines - What's the deal with people in first class getting on the plane first? - Our tech reporter interviews a sentient AI - I interview Georg Fugger of the Swabian Fugger family of Kirchberg und Weissenhorn - Billionaire Gautam Adani, officially denounced by the show, has been allegedly been doing major fraud All of that, and much much more, this is the Society Show! Visit the website: societyshow.net Contact the show at societyshowpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on twitter: @society_show

Nach dem Trainingslager ist vor dem Trainingslager, zumindest bei Borussia Dortmund. Während die Profis sich am Freitag auf den Weg in Richtung Bad Ragaz machen, sind die Amateure gerade erst aus Kirchberg wieder in der Heimat angekommen. RN-Redakteur Cedric Gebhardt hat als einziger Reporter überhaupt die Mannschaft des neuen Trainers Christian Preußer vor Ort begleitet und entsprechend viel hat er zu berichten. Zumal ein junger Akteur auf Sicht den Sprung in die erste Mannschaft schaffen soll. Moderator Sascha Staat trauert derweil um ein zu kleines Kontingent an Tickets für das erste Pflichtspiel der neuen Saison.