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
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
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