At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Robert Habeck spoke for the first time as Economics Minister in front of politicians, scientists and business leaders from all over the world. His style matters. There are still enough differences in content.

After a good half hour, Robert Habeck allowed himself a joke. “You see,” he says when the moderator asks the guests in the room to take part in a vote with their smartphones. “That’s the problem today. Everyone is looking at their cell phones. You could just raise your hand. That would help to save energy.” The hall reacts with laughter.