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The persistent semiconductor shortage and the shortage of medical products, especially at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, have made the Western economy realize: Taiwan holds a key position. The island seems also to be coming into focus in Brussels, the community of states is searching for its way. What is the "Taiwan hype" all about?
By Amelie Richter
One week after the SPD's election victory, only one particularly difficult preliminary exploratory meeting remains: the CSU, CDU and Greens will meet on Tuesday. After that, everything could move very quickly. And so far, the participants are sticking to the self-imposed rules: hardly any of the talks' content leaks out.
By Falk Steiner
Before the end of this year, the EU Commission plans to set new limits for exhaust emissions from cars and trucks that will apply from 2025. However, the announcement of the Euro 7 emissions standard alone caused a stir in the automotive industry, which continues to fear a ban on internal combustion engines "through the back door." Environmental organizations smell dirty tricks from the industry.
By Lukas Knigge