Fracking in northern Germany, gas production off Borkum – amidst the gas crisis, ideas are popping up on the agenda that are unlikely to win a majority. China too relies on the controversial method of fracking. But so far, the yield has been low. Instead, there are protests over earthquakes. The fracking industry in the People's Republic faces major challenges.
By Nico Beckert
Real estate crisis, protests outside banks and youth unemployment: Many Chinese are feeling the consequences of the strained economy. This has enormous potential for social unrest – and is probably the biggest and entirely home-grown threat to the government in Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi fell well short of the broad approval he wanted in the vote of confidence in the Senate. The right-wing parties Forza Italia of Silvio Berlusconi, Lega Nord of Matteo Salvini and the Five Star Movement abstained from voting, thus contributing to the failure of the government.
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The Commission wants to prepare the EU for all possible scenarios related to Russian gas flow by reducing energy consumption. In the winter plan, it proposes savings of 15 percent as early as August – mandatory if necessary.
By Manuel Berkel
As the first Chinese city, Shenzhen has passed a law on living wills. It gives terminally ill patients more choice for a dignified death. The new regulation is a huge step. It also triggers a public debate about assisted dying.
By Ning Wang
The government crackdown on privately owned companies and industries cannot stop the advance of China's private sector, a study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) shows. On the contrary, China's largest private companies are growing faster than their state-owned counterparts. However, the influence exerted by party cells within private companies is problematic.
By Frank Sieren
Military equipment and ammunition stocks need to be replenished across Europe: Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, member states have sent many weapons to Ukraine. Now, more howitzers, ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles and anti-tank missiles need to be purchased – and quickly.
By Ella Joyner
After a break of almost two years and a disastrous summit in April, Brussels and Beijing are once again talking about trade issues in a separate format – and apparently quite constructively. Things are also moving at other diplomatic levels. However, not necessarily to China's liking.
By Amelie Richter
Amid the gas crisis, the Commission wants to acquire further powers. Meanwhile, the German government has set the locations for two additional LNG terminals.
By Manuel Berkel
Because their apartments are not being completed, tens of thousands of buyers threaten to stop paying their mortgages. The government is on high alert. Will the real estate crisis escalate?
By Jörn Petring
