When the German government adopted its start-up strategy last week, the goals were ambitious. With the self-proclaimed "Progress Coalition", Germany is to finally see the emergence of more unicorns – and improve the conditions for them. The European component also has a key role in this.
By Falk Steiner
China's military exercises have also affected some of the world's most important trade routes. Taiwan's authorities have urged ship captains to avoid the zones. However, analysts say there will only be a potential impact on global supply chains if the military drills are extended or prolonged.
By Nico Beckert
As part of the strategy to reduce industrial and household emissions, the EU Commission has proposed stricter guidelines for fluorinated greenhouse gases. In the debate on how to achieve Europe's climate targets, F-gases have so far played a minor role. Quite wrongly, because the savings potential is huge.
By Lukas Knigge
While Germany continues to struggle over the appointment of a Digital Services Coordinator, other EU member states are also faced with the question of what adjustments the Digital Services Act requires and which authorities are to perform the tasks. In Austria, some questions are easier to answer.
By Falk Steiner
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has received approval from Germany. This is reason enough for the Chinese Foreign Ministry to summon the German ambassador. Like the US, the German government is committed to the One-China policy. But resistance to Beijing's war cries is growing.
By Marcel Grzanna
Political scientist Angela Stanzel supports Pelosi's visit in principle: Such visits send a clear signal that the USA continues to stand firmly by Taiwan's side. Nevertheless, she also sees the action as a "PR show" for Pelosi, which could still have consequences if the military makes a fatal mistake. Michael Radunski spoke with Stanzel.
By Michael Radunski
Two-thirds of all chips currently come from East Asia. The Europeans and the Americans want to change that. Both have passed enormous subsidy programs to promote their respective semiconductor industries. In the meantime, China creeps quietly to the top.
By Felix Lee
Plans for a new crisis instrument are taking shape, according to information available to Europe.Table. As stated in an internal document, the EU Commission wants to instruct member states which sensitive products should be stockpiled and according to which criteria they should be allocated to the industry in the event of a crisis.
By Markus Grabitz
Hundreds of thousands of people in China and other countries anxiously watched to see what would happen after Nancy Pelosi landed on Taiwan. In Taiwan itself, on the other hand, citizens were not too worried. Our author David Demes asked around on site on the island.
By David Demes
A historic moment in the US-Taiwan-China triangle: Nancy Pelosi, one of the highest-ranking US politicians, visits Taipei. China's reaction turned out to be far more cautious than the sharp rhetoric beforehand had suggested. However, this does not mean that the USA has scored a 1:0 victory for Team Taiwan.
By Christiane Kuehl
