Allianz Research

Powering ahead:
Global Wealth Report 2025

Back on the (climate ) track

The race to energy sovereignty sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could push Germany’s green transition well past the finish line. Despite the increased use of coal for electricity generation in the short term, the EU ETS will limit additional emissions, and coal is still on track to be phased out by 2030. 

Allianz Pulse 2022: United in pessimism

After three months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s economy is in a very unstable state, making it the right moment to check the pulse in Germany, France and Italy. In May, we at Allianz decided to interview 1,000 people in each country about their views on political and economic issues, as well as their expectations for the future. 

Price war for European airlines – Fasten your seatbelts

Cancelled flights could become the new normal in Europe as airlines strive to protect margins amid surging jet fuel prices. With wages accounting for 25% of revenue (vs. the global average of 19%), European airlines have little incentive to address staff shortages in the short term.