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EU strategy: China increasingly becoming a competitor

The China strategy of the European Union is from 2019 – since then, the relationship between Brussels and Beijing has deteriorated noticeably. The EU wants to stick to the three-part assessment of China as partner, competitor and systemic rival. However, the middle part increasingly shifts into the focus of the relationship. A new, clear assessment by the European External Action Service also recommends this.

By Amelie Richter

EU Commission wants dynamic gas price cap

Today, the Commission presents its package against high energy prices. According to the draft, there will be joint ventures for the joint gas purchase. Households could be forced to cut their energy use even further.

By Manuel Berkel

ETS trilogue in the energy crisis

How can EU emissions trading be reformed so that climate protection is implemented, but the burden due to rising carbon prices is not to heavy? The political task amid the energy crisis could hardly be greater, which is why there is a need for discussion among stakeholders.

By Lukas Knigge