Cars are becoming more and more digital. Profits are now being made with software. What is becoming a huge problem for traditional car brands is an opportunity for high-tech groups. They are gaining a foothold in the automotive industry. Alibaba is the latest prime example.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The war in Ukraine and the resulting sharp rise in energy prices are making it harder and harder to enforce the CO2 price for buildings and road transport. While ETS 2 offers emissions savings potential, it is likely to lead to further price increases. But alternatives are lacking.
By Lukas Knigge
Wars always include propaganda, misinformation and restricted access to information. Media impact of the warring parties plays a major role. Some Chinese journalists also report from Ukraine. But under strict rules. And in some cases, the proximity to the Russian military is surprising.
By Amelie Richter
In the Corona pandemic, companies have discovered rail as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. However, Russia's war in Ukraine means that smooth transportation is now in question. True, the tracks have not been affected by the fighting. But logistics companies fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.
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Because Western competitors are withdrawing from Russia, Chinese tech companies could actually go on the offensive there now. So far, however, they are holding back. Their fear of the USA is strong.
By Redaktion Table
Serbia has so far not joined the EU sanctions against Russia. In a letter, members of the liberal Renew parliamentary group have addressed EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging her to put accession talks with Serbia on hold for the time being and to freeze the associated funding. But the consequences could further complicate the EU's difficult relationship with the candidate country.
By Falk Steiner
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee adopted the report on the "Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive" (CSRD). It aims to make it easier for the public and investors to access reliable information about a company's impact on people and the planet.
By Lukas Knigge
The term is only eleven years old, but already it unites almost all political camps and institutions: Dark Patterns. Parliament, the Council and the Commission all want to put a stop to manipulative design tricks. But a hearing of the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee showed that there is no panacea.
By Redaktion Table
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies discovered railways as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. Since 2016, volumes have increased tenfold. Russia's war in Ukraine is starting to have an impact. Contractors fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.
By Redaktion Table
China's tech shares are in a tailspin. For a month, they went rapidly downhill. This was followed by a recovery on Wednesday. But the losses have not yet been recovered. Analysts warn that the slide could continue, as the tech giants are in the grip of Chinese and US regulators.
By Redaktion Table
