In the transformation process to carbon-free power units, commercial vehicles are about five years behind passenger cars. From Tuesday, the industry will present what products it has in the pipeline at the IAA. In contrast to passenger cars, several technologies are in the running for decarbonization.
By Markus Grabitz
The French utility wants to bring the numerous shut down nuclear power plants back online over the winter. The government is exerting pressure because of the electricity crisis, but many experts consider the repair schedule to be too optimistic.
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In a few weeks, the 20th Party Congress of the CCP will begin. In today's interview, sinologist Klaus Muehlhahn talks about Xi Jinping's personality, the diversity of the Party, and possible opportunities for Germany. The interview was conducted by Michael Radunski.
By Michael Radunski
China is unable to feed itself. Farmland is scarce, and this year's drought and heat are destroying parts of the grain harvest. But Chinese corporations have been investing in global food supply chains for years. With consequences for global market prices.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU Commission has presented its next digital act: On Tuesday, the cabinet approved its proposal for better cybersecurity of networked devices. The problem is not new, but the way it is to be solved remains controversial.
By Falk Steiner
In an interview with Till Hoppe and Felix Lee, the Green Party politician talks about the pitfalls of a raw materials strategy, strategic stockpiling and a new trade policy. She also explains why decoupling from China is the wrong way, but diversification is necessary – and what that means for state investment guarantees in China.
By Till Hoppe
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping celebrate closing ranks against the West. But the warm words distract from Xi's true success.
By Redaktion Table
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping celebrate closing ranks against the West. But the warm words distract from Xi's true success.
By Michael Radunski
Too dependent on China, not strategic enough, too focused on short-term profits – the Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, Franziska Brantner (Greens), accuses German businesses of being too naive in its dealing with the world's second-largest economy. With a new strategy, the German government wants to break China's dominance in mineral resources, among other things. Felix Lee and Till Hoppe spoke with Brantner.
By Redaktion Table
Back in 2018, the Commission fined Google €4.34 billion. Google took legal action against the fine and lost. The court reduced the fine only slightly. The court's decision strengthens the Commission's back for the implementation of the DMA, says an expert.
By Corinna Visser
