Africa has huge untapped potential for wind, solar and hydropower. The continent is seen as the energy supplier of the future. However, this vision is only true to a limited extent.
By Redaktion Table
Russia's war of aggression has shown how dependent Germany and other EU countries are on Russian oil and gas. The rapid switch to renewable energies is seen as a way out by many. However, there is a threat of new dependencies and possible supply bottlenecks for materials for wind turbines, photovoltaics, and batteries.
By Leonie Düngefeld
India, like China, rejects Western sanctions against Russia. Prime Minister Modi made that clear during a visit to Berlin. But their mutual rejection does not make the world's two most populous states friends. On the contrary, there is no end in sight to the tensions.
By Redaktion Table
China has pulled off a coup in the Solomon Islands: First, the archipelago breaks its ties with Taiwan, and now follows with a "security agreement" with Beijing. The USA and its allies are alarmed. But what makes the group of islands in the Pacific so interesting?
By Michael Radunski
The lockdowns in China further affect the already struggling international goods traffic. A huge ship jam is forming off the coast of Shanghai, while ports in Europe buckle under a flood of containers. This also has consequences for the movement of goods to Europe, that now takes more than twice as long.
By Redaktion Table
More than two months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin's propaganda machinery is showing no signs of fatigue. On the contrary, the longer Putin's war in Ukraine lasts, the more propaganda efforts Russian television makes. There is no sign of de-escalation.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
The democratic Covid paragon Taiwan begins to lose its grip on Omicron infections after all. The previous proactive fight against the disease has now given way to party-political trench warfare, and at times there were not even enough rapid tests. Now a lockdown is being discussed.
By Redaktion Table
Ulrich Reichert has been China CEO of Wirtgen Group, a manufacturer of road construction machinery, for 32 years. Reichert is currently experiencing one of the most severe economic downturns he has had to manage in his long career. Sales in the infrastructure sector have recently slumped considerably. The last time he experienced a similar crisis was ten years ago, after economic stimulus programs were phased out as a result of the global financial crisis. Frank Sieren spoke with Reichert.
By Frank Sieren
Ulrich Reichert has been China CEO of the Wirtgen Group, a manufacturer of road construction machinery, for 32 years. Reichert is currently experiencing one of the deepest economic downturns he has had to manage in his long career. Sales in the infrastructure sector have recently plummeted significantly. The last time he experienced a similar crisis was ten years ago, he said, after economic stimulus programs were phased out as a result of the global financial crisis.
By Frank Sieren
Trains are still rolling across the northern route of the New Silk Road. Despite routing via Russia and sanctions against Russian companies, container transport has only partially declined. The development of alternative routes is in full swing, but capacities are limited.
By Lukas Knigge
