Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
Russia's war in Ukraine has serious climate consequences: Through combat operations, fires on the front line and necessary reconstruction, the war causes emissions twice as much as Belgium emits in a year. Also, global armament leads to greater CO2 emissions.
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China's electric car industry is globalizing. Direct investment from the People's Republic is booming along the entire value chain. One of the main destinations is Europe. The government encourages these investments. However, Beijing fears the loss of jobs.
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Observers considered it an almost impossible task. After several failed attempts, the EU labor ministers have paved the way for the Platform Work Directive. Against the two largest EU countries, Germany and France. A first.
By Alina Leimbach
The center-right alliance Democratic Alliance (AD) has only narrowly emerged as the winner of the elections in Portugal. A government will be fragile and dependent on other political forces. Party leader Montenegro could therefore have to break one of his election promises.
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The last day of the National People's Congress marks a significant change in the reorganization of China's executive branch. MPs passed a law that gives President Xi greater power over the government.
By Jörn Petring
Asia and Oceania are the new capitals of military build-up. No other region in the world has recently sold more weapons, according to a new report by the renowned Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Michael Radunski
Joe Biden urges the German government to increase pressure on China and scale back trade. Germany's Economic Minister Robert Habeck traveled to Washington and explained his country's ongoing de-risking efforts – and the compromises Germany is forced to make.
By Helene Bubrowski
The leading candidate of the Renaissance party, Valérie Hayer, held her first election campaign event in Lille on Saturday. She is targeting her main opponent, Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National, primarily over its position on Russia.
By Claire Stam
Site closures, relocations, restructuring: European works councils are already supposed to be sufficiently informed and consulted on cross-border plans. But in practice, this is rarely the case.
By Alina Leimbach
