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China and EU keep their distance

The high-level meeting between EU leaders and China's president did not yield any new progress. Beijing continues to refer to the Ukraine war as a regional crisis, while Brussels warns against undermining sanctions against Russia.

By Amelie Richter

Industry and doctors warn: niche products disappear from the market

Medical professionals and Medtech manufacturers are sounding the alarm. Many medical devices for rare diseases could disappear from the market due to the stringent requirements of the new EU Medical Devices Regulation – at the expense of patients. Surgical instruments and implants for children appear to be particularly affected.

By Eugenie Ankowitsch

Payment via Gazprom Bank: only a "Putinian Smoking Candle"?

As of today, according to the Kremlin, Russian gas is to be paid for only in rubles. But because the Western countries insist on the contractually agreed payment in euros or dollars, the Kremlin has come up with a detour via Gazprom Bank. However, this is unlikely to change anything.

By Lukas Knigge