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Taxonomy: Austria sues alone

After Germany, Luxembourg also backs out. The Grand Duchy only wants to join the complaint before the European Court of Justice, but not take action itself. The deadline is October 10.

By Eric Bonse

China: mRNA Impfstoff von Walvax

The diluted mRNA triumph

China's first mRNA vaccine is close to being ready for use. The vaccine AWcorna is presumably well suited as a booster for better protection of the population. However, it is doubtful that the availability of the new generation of vaccines will end zero-Covid.

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'As a parliament, we should use our leeway'

For the first time in three years, a Bundestag delegation visited Taiwan under the leadership of conservative politician Klaus-Peter Willsch. Parliamentarians must not be intimidated by threatening gestures from Beijing, Willsch demands in an interview with China.Table. The interview was conducted by David Demes.

By David Demes

Considering industry impact: Commission wants to put REACH on hold

According to information available to Europe.Table, Commission President von der Leyen has announced that the revision of the Chemicals Regulation will be postponed. Industry and members of the European Union pushed for this – they warn of further burdens. But resistance is stirring among the member states.

By Markus Grabitz

Struggle over the gas price cap

Prague is the scene of a double summit, today in the new framework of the European Political Community and on Friday as an informal EU summit. But the dispute over the gas price cap and national aid packages overshadow the high-profile meetings.

By Stephan Israel

Lithuania's companies seek alternatives

Stopped trains, rejected containers, unanswered customs applications - Lithuanian shipments to China continue to hang by a thread. Sometimes they get in, sometimes they do not. It is a nerve-wracking situation for the companies. Hope is now placed in Brussels. There, a trade instrument is taking shape that is supposed to provide help.

By Amelie Richter

TNio LIllestrom 20220824. NESTE AR: Bilen er nye Nio ET5, en mellomstor elbil som trolig kommer pa markedet neste ar. Bi

NIO in Berlin, Audi at the lawyer's office

The German market launch of the Chinese brand Nio is overshadowed by a lawsuit. Audi believes its trademark rights have been infringed and has sued the EV newcomer from the Far East. Two models in particular annoy the German company.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Energy aid for households and businesses

Gas crisis: Scholz fends off covetousness

The German "defensive shield" against high energy prices triggers calls in other EU states for new EU debt. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte reject the calls. They are relying on other instruments to reduce high gas prices.

By Redaktion Table

Truss: What do her problems mean for Brexit?

If British Prime Minister and Brexit hardliner Liz Truss had hoped for a glorious first four weeks in office, she will be disappointed today. Not that you can tell that from her media appearances.

By Ella Joyner