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Beijing sees EU as hostage to US

The leadership and state media in China are keeping a conspicuous low profile ahead of the talks between Head of State Xi and the European visitors Macron and von der Leyen. Despite the Commission President's critical stance, Beijing wants to show understanding – after all, Washington has a firm grip on the EU.

By Redaktion Table

What's cooking in Brussels? Belgian bickering

Next year, Belgium will take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Council Presidency not only coincides with the European elections – but also with elections in its own country. It is already evident in the EU's climate dossiers that Belgian national politics are anything but harmonious.

By Claire Stam

Fuel cell trucks: Which hydrogen will win the race?

Trucks with hydrogen fuel cells currently achieve ranges of up to 400 kilometers. In order to achieve the 1000 kilometers required for long-distance transport, the energy density of the hydrogen must increase. The study by the E-Mobil agency of the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg looks at three scenarios.

By Markus Grabitz