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China Elmos-Übernahme

Elmos: Politically sound, factually exaggerated

By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in?

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Nils Schmid & Brigitte Klinkert

'We now see the travails of the level'

Macron disgruntled about Chancellor Scholz's trip to China, Council of Ministers adjourned: Relations between Berlin and Paris have been less than harmonious of late. In an interview with Till Hoppe, the two chairmen of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly talk about differences of opinion, misunderstandings and the impetus needed for joint armaments projects.

By Till Hoppe

ECJ gives little encouragement to drivers in diesel scandal

Due to bleak prospects in court, legal protection insurers are now refusing to finance lawsuits by diesel drivers for damages due to a "thermal window." The ECJ has now confirmed in principle that environmental organizations such as DUH also have the right to sue but has given little hope of success in the matter.

By Markus Grabitz

Due diligence obligations: Wolters goes far beyond Commission proposal

Yesterday, Lara Wolters (S D) published her report on corporate due diligence. As expected, the text is significantly stricter than the proposal presented by the Commission in February. This means Wolters is in for some difficult negotiations: Discussions in the Council are going in the opposite direction.

By Charlotte Wirth

Climate-financing-2016-–-2025

Study: $1 trillion needed annually to achieve Paris climate goals

Urgent investments in energy transition, climate change adaptation and nature conservation will rise to $2.4 trillion by 2030. Around half of it is supposed to come from industrialized nations. At present, they are not even managing to raise $100 billion every year as promised.

By Bernhard Pötter

China Singles Day

Singles' Day: a slump in consumer spending

Singles' Day, the world's biggest shopping festival, has lost much of its luster. For Internet giants like Alibaba and JD.com, this is additional bad news. After all, they are already struggling with serious problems.

By Redaktion Table

Shanghai-Expo: Rede von Charles Michel

Expo cancels recorded speech by EU Council President Michel

In the already tense relationship between Brussels and Beijing, another incident is causing a stir: A recorded speech by EU Council President Charles Michel will not be broadcasted at the opening of the Import Expo in Shanghai. Michel is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Bali next week.

By Amelie Richter