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Supply crisis: solutions as rare as chips

The chip shortage will continue into next year – as not only automotive suppliers expect. Neither politics nor industry have any quick solutions at hand. However, the coming weeks are likely to set the course for the future.

By Falk Steiner

Christoph Winterhalter ist Vorsitzender des Vorstandes bei DIN

Circular economy: those who don't go ahead, run behind

The circular economy needs norms and standards as a foundation. Christoph Winterhalter, head of the German Institute for Standardization, appeals that everyone needs to work on this at an early stage to survive in international competition.

By Redaktion Table

Magnets: Commission wants less dependence on China

Permanent magnets made of rare earths are important components in electric motors and wind turbines. As the Green Deal is implemented, demand is growing – but 98 percent of production is located in China. That is set to change.

By Timo Landenberger

Andreas Schwab (CDU) ist binnenmarktpolitischer Sprecher der EVP-Fraktion und Berichterstatter des Europaparlaments zum Digital Markets Act.

Andreas Schwab: 'It will be much easier to intervene'

The European Parliament's rapporteur on the Digital Markets Act wants to prevent big digital companies from simply buying smaller competitors. To achieve this, the EU Commission and national competition authorities should cooperate closely and the digital markets should be more narrowly defined, Schwab demands in an interview with Till Hoppe.

By Till Hoppe

Adair Turner ist Vorsitzender der Energy Transition Commission, einem internationalen Thinktank mit Sitz in London. Er stand von 2008 bis 2012 der britischen Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde vor.

Why aviation should embrace carbon taxation

The European Union’s recently proposed levy on conventional aviation jet fuel for intra-European flights has provoked opposition from the airline industry. But the sector should welcome carbon pricing as a powerful tool to achieve emissions reductions at least cost.

By Redaktion Table