Xi Jinping has unleashed a new wave of anti-corruption crackdowns. The usual ideological embellishment has now received a pop-culture aspect. The public can gorge itself on spectacular criminal cases of greed and bribery in the form of a TV show. This legitimizes purges and thus bolsters the party's power.
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Hypersonic weapons are currently all the rage in the field of armaments. This technology is considered to be the greatest advance of the past ten years. Most recently, China and North Korea tested hypersonic missiles. The US military began the new year in a state of alarm. In the meantime, it has become clear that China does indeed possess the more dangerous variant of the new missile technology.
By Michael Radunski
During his visit to Berlin today, Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is seeking support in the conflict with Brussels. Relations between Bern and the EU have been in crisis since negotiations on a new basis for bilateral relations broke down. There is tailwind from German industry.
By Redaktion Table
As soon as the Commission formally adopts its delegated act under which nuclear power is considered sustainable, it is certain to be sued by Austria and Luxembourg. In doing so, the two countries intend to rely, among other things, on a legal opinion commissioned by the Austrian government. But what chances do the states have of putting the brakes on the legal act?
By Charlotte Wirth
European researchers are still leading the way in nuclear fusion. But European scientists complain about a lack of funds and bureaucratic hurdles. Meanwhile, China is making considerable progress - thanks in part to foreign support.
By Nico Beckert
In the dispute over cookies, the Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDPA) was supposed to facilitate centralized consent solutions. However, an expert opinion commissioned by the Ministry of Economics leaves the hope of legally secure and at the same time practicable solutions for consent management in the distant future.
By Redaktion Table
Optimism among German companies in China is waning. Challenges weigh heavily on the market environment: Covid entry restrictions, concerns about politicization and decoupling, or staffing issues. Nevertheless, hardly any company wants to leave the People's Republic. Many even plan further investments – and want to localize their operations more.
By Christiane Kuehl
European scientists are still leading in nuclear fusion research. But the People's Republic is catching up rapidly – thanks in part to foreign support. European scientists, on the other hand, criticize a lack of funds and bureaucratic hurdles. How far is China from almost limitless fusion power?
By Nico Beckert
On Tuesday, the European Parliament will elect the conservative Maltese Roberta Metsola as its new president in Strasbourg. The 43-year-old would be only the third woman in this office – and at the same time the youngest so far. She succeeds the Italian Social Democrat David Sassoli, who died unexpectedly last Tuesday.
By Eric Bonse
Essen-based energy company RWE is tuning the markets for a sustained high price level and is using the opportunity to promote a German LNG terminal to diversify imports.
By Redaktion Table
