With an eye on Poland and Hungary, the Minister of State for Europe and Climate at the German Foreign Office warns against compromising on EU principles because of the conflict with Russia. After weeks of blocking the oil embargo, Lührmann is now calling for a serious debate on the unanimity principle. Many member states are open to this, she says in an interview with Till Hoppe.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is seeking a close partnership with Egypt in the production of green hydrogen. The country could become a pioneer for climate-friendly economic growth – and a model for the entire continent.
By Redaktion Table
On the morning of June 5, 1989, a Chinese man became a hero and an icon of the struggle for freedom against the oppression of the masses. Because he stood in front of a rolling column of tanks, the international community christened him Tank Man. Time magazine raised the unknown man to the illustrious circle of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Thanks in part to him, societies in other parts of the world found the courage to revolt against dictatorial rulers.
By Marcel Grzanna
After two months, the harsh lockdown in Shanghai is officially over. There is also hope in Beijing. But many people remain skeptical. And about 650,000 people remain locked up in Shanghai alone.
By Redaktion Table
Criticism of the delegated acts on green hydrogen continues. Still, the plans forged within the Berlaymont go much further: The Commission already wants to pave the path to SynFuels 2.0 and put a clear expiration date on a long-held vision for emissions recycling.
By Manuel Berkel
The oil embargo agreed at the EU summit is to block 90 percent of Russian oil imports to the EU by the end of the year. The remaining 10 percent will continue beyond that via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Some call it a "signal of unity", while others express clear criticism.
By Lukas Knigge
Supply chain problems, port chaos and declining growth – the negative effects of the zero-Covid policy are hardly addressed by China's state media. Analysts and economists who paint a pessimistic picture of the situation are censored. Criticism of the consequences of Covid measures is particularly unwanted.
By Redaktion Table
When it comes to EVs, China not only wants to rely on batteries, but also on fuel cells. For a long time, hydrogen mobility was considered useful only for trucks in China due to the complex fuel tanks. But now, the first Chinese fuel cell car is going into series production. Chinese manufacturers could beat the German competition to the punch here, too.
By Frank Sieren
President Zelenskiy urged EU leaders at the summit to grant his country candidate status – but they are still taking their time with the decision.
By Eric Bonse
At the extraordinary summit in Brussels, the EU heads of state and government agreed on the EU Commission's compromise proposal for an oil embargo. The landlocked countries of Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia remain exempt for the time being and also pushed through guarantees should the Dushba pipeline be interrupted.
By Stephan Israel
