The tariffs are here, but the conflicts are far from over. Berlin intends to keep intervening in Brussels to avoid provoking Beijing too much. And Beijing will almost certainly retaliate – though probably not against Germany first.
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The German government has promised six billion euros annually for international climate action from 2025. Cuts to Germany's national budget have put this pledge in jeopardy. The government can get around the problem in the short term with "creative budget management."
By Bernhard Pötter
The Taiwanese company TSMC is the largest and most important contract manufacturer of high-end semiconductor products. It is now opening a fab in Dresden, Germany. At a conference in Berlin, the new head of the TSMC plant provided details.
By Felix Lee
After weeks of anticipation, it is now clear: The European Commission is imposing additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, with rates varying by manufacturer.
By Amelie Richter
Parliament President Metsola is to remind the heads of state and government of the Top Candidate Principle. This was decided by the parliamentary group leaders at their first meeting after the election. Negotiations on the formation of an informal coalition cannot begin until Tuesday at the earliest.
By Markus Grabitz
Human-like robots are expected to become a mass product soon. In addition to Western companies such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics, Chinese competitors are also rapidly positioning themselves. Beijing sets the direction.
By Jörn Petring
Reckless provocation of a trade war or justified self-defense against highly subsidized state capitalism? Economists say: If Chinese EVs are truly underpriced, the EU must take countermeasures with tariffs.
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After the election, most MEPs join political groups in the European Parliament. In our overview, we explain where the strength of the political groups could change and where there may be changes in the group leadership.
By Redaktion Table
In the all-important phase following the European elections, France's politicians are preoccupied with the surprising new elections in their own country. Macron's “high-risk game” is not only causing head-scratching in Paris.
By Claire Stam
In an interview conducted by János Allenbach-Ammann, Valdis Dombrovskis warns of the growing market share of Chinese EV manufacturers. The Trade Commissioner and Vice-President of the European Commission also calls on Germany to make more public investments.
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