On June 6th at 10:30 p.m. on ORF 2
Vienna (OTS) – Dieter Bornemann presents the ORF business magazine “Eco” on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. on ORF 2 with the following contributions:
New trade war: How threatening are China’s electric cars?
The decision should be announced immediately after the EU elections. Europe could impose punitive tariffs on Chinese electric cars in the future. This is intended to create a counterweight to China’s massive government subsidies, which have made the country the world’s leading manufacturer of electric cars. The US has already announced 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric cars. China will respond with counter tariffs – there is a threat of a new trade war. And electric cars, whose sales are currently weak, could become more expensive again. Are the new punitive tariffs actually necessary to protect the auto industry on the European continent, or will we only end up harming ourselves and delaying the energy transition in the process? Report: Johannes Schwitzer-Fürnsinn
Big change: Why many are now changing their electricity and gas suppliers
Around 100,000 households and companies changed their energy suppliers between January and March this year – more than in years. According to E-Control, a household can save up to 2,000 euros. Is now the right time to switch? “Eco” takes a current look at the energy markets and asks experts how and where they buy energy privately. Report: Hans Hrabal, Michael Mayrhofer
Beautiful & (successful): Do attractive people have better career opportunities?
People who look good often have an easier time in life. Beauty plays a significant role not only in choosing a partner, but also in work. And this despite the fact that attractiveness says nothing about performance. Studies show that it is often easier for attractive people to pursue a career. A CV without a photo hardly changes this, because at the latest during the interview your appearance will also be assessed and this will later be reflected in your salary. Why is this so and how are beauty and professional success actually related? Report: Hans Hrabal, Clara Kloepfer