Germany's bidding zone is to be split into five electricity price zones according to the recommendation of European grid operators. Business associations are now calling on the new German government to draw up an action plan to prevent the division.
By Manuel Berkel
The stricter US export controls for AI chips could fuel China's technological innovation. One current example is Nvidia and Huawei. As Nvidia is banned from shipping its new AI chip, demand for Huawei's AI chip is exploding.
By Jörn Petring
Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.
By Manuel Berkel
The US leadership has sent the first signs of détente in the trade war. However, both sides would have to be able to present themselves as winners in negotiations. Meanwhile, the window for a solution without major economic devastation is closing.
By Leonardo Pape
Things are quieter at the motor show in Shanghai this year. There is a dampener in the trend area of automated driving: Beijing has introduced new rules here.
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Apple has to pay EUR 500 million because the company restricts developers' customer contact. Meta has to pay a fine because it does not give users a good way to protect themselves from personalized advertising. The amount of the fines is far below the limits set by the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
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The EU defense industry program (EDIP) is to be endowed with over EUR 20 billion. And the European share of the funding criteria for joint projects is to be 70%. Two points in the compromise that the responsible parliamentary committees want to adopt today.
By Stephan Israel
With the death of Pope Francis, climate activists around the world have lost a leading voice in the fight against poverty, exploitation and the climate crisis. Under him, the Vatican became a factor in climate diplomacy. However, it also slowed progress on some issues. Whether this commitment will continue depends on his successor.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany's car brands must deliver at the world's largest motor show. Two of them unveiled their world premieres the evening before.
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China's rise to biotech superpower status is not a purely scientific success, but part of a strategic demonstration of power. This is also illustrated in a new report from the China think tank MERICS.
By Amelie Richter
