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Gas saving with exceptions for the chemical industry

According to information obtained by Europe.Table, the member states could impose extensive gas-saving exemptions for the chemical industry today. Meanwhile, as of Wednesday morning, Gazprom will halve all gas coming through Nord Stream 1.

By Manuel Berkel

High dependency on intermediate inputs from China

Dependencies lead to turning point for China business

Strong economic dependencies are dangerous. This is currently demonstrated by the shortage of Russian gas. But Germany's economic dependencies on China are much larger. Many companies, as well as the German government, are now rethinking their China strategy. It could be the beginning of a turning point.

By Nico Beckert

Taiwan Militärmanöver

Taiwan prepares for the worst

Like every year, the island nation of Taiwan is preparing for a possible Chinese attack with a major military maneuver and civil defense drills. But for decades, the threat of war has not been as realistic as it is now. Tangible threats from Beijing and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have put Taiwan on high alert.

By David Demes

Deutschland Abhängigkeit von China

Dependencies lead to turning point for China business

Strong economic dependencies are dangerous. This is currently demonstrated by the shortage of Russian gas. But Germany's economic dependencies on China are much larger. Many companies, as well as the German government, are now rethinking their China strategy. It could be the beginning of a turning point.

By Nico Beckert

Critical raw materials: Should Europe build reserves?

To relieve supply chains and ensure production continuity, companies could build up raw materials reserves. Japan, China, and the USA are miles ahead of Berlin and Brussels where the topic is being discussed. So far, however, this approach has been too expensive. Government stocks could also be part of the strategy.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Matej Šimalčík ist Executive Director beim Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS), einer Denkfabrik mit Fokus auf die Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik in Ostasien und den mittel- und osteuropäischen Ländern.

"Europe's universities are not prepared for cooperation with China"

The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.

By Amelie Richter

Nancy Pelosi Taiwan Besuch

Dangerous rigor over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

Disputes over Taiwan are nothing new. But the dispute over Nancy Pelosi's possible trip reveals a new, disturbing dimension. China is even considering deploying its armed forces. The US military is concerned.

By Michael Radunski

Matej Šimalčík

'Universities are not prepared for cooperation with China'

The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.

By Amelie Richter

EU Commission puts Orbán in hot water

The EU Commission is adding pressure on Hungary in the rule of law conflict by threatening Prime Minister Orbán with withholding billions in EU funds. Experts agree that the sanctions would hit Budapest hard.

By Till Hoppe

Saving gas: Network agency wants to go beyond EU target

A dispute has broken out among member states over mandatory energy-saving targets following the Commission's presentation of its winter plan. Germany, on the other hand, should save more to be able to support its neighbors, according to authority head Klaus Müller.

By Manuel Berkel