Waymo, Google's brand for the development of self-driving vehicles, wants to get its foot in the door in China with cooperation with Geely subsidiary Zeekr. That makes sense: If you want to be at the forefront of autonomous driving, you can't pass up the huge Chinese market. Especially since some Chinese manufacturers are more advanced than the Americans.
By Frank Sieren
The Digital Services Act requires the EU member states to appoint national supervisory authorities. The tasks of these "digital services coordinators" will be diverse, the coordination effort considerable and the requirements high. But so far it is completely unclear who is to take on the task in Germany.
By Falk Steiner
The Lithuania drama continues: Germany's Ministry of Economics pledges support to the Baltic country, while Taiwan ramps up economic aid. Swedish analyst Viking Bohman has taken a close look at China's strategy of economic pressure. Although he sees Beijing's harsh measures as counterproductive to its own interests, they can still inflict massive damage on the EU. Amelie Richter spoke with Bohmann.
By Amelie Richter
While the US plans of carmaker Seres failed, they still startled Elon Musk. Cooperation with Huawei is now supposed to help the brand achieve late glory. Even in Germany.
By Redaktion Table
As part of its Fit for 55 package, the EU Commission has proposed the introduction of a CO2 limit offset for imports. Recently, the European Parliament's rapporteur presented his draft and called for some far-reaching changes. Environmentalists welcome the proposals, while the industry is shocked.
By Timo Landenberger
The Fit for 55 package is to be adopted "quickly and with a high level of ambition". European emissions trading should ensure the phase-out of coal by 2030, and hydrogen IPCEIs should be implemented swiftly. The German government is relying fully on the EU to implement its climate protection plans.
By Lukas Knigge
Because Evergrande and other Chinese real estate developers are fighting for their future, the rating agency Fitch is predicting a sharp drop in prices on China's housing market. But will Beijing really let it get that far?
By Redaktion Table
After three difficult years, China's car market is growing again. However, in an interview with China.Table, industry expert Stefan Bratzel from CAM warns German automakers not to focus too much on China. While it is true that demand for EVs, in particular, is on the rise there, but German carmakers are barely benefiting from this. Chip shortages, supply bottlenecks, and homemade problems are putting them under pressure. And now the Chinese competition is also venturing into Europe. Felix Lee spoke with Bratzel.
By Felix Lee
Chinese logistics giant Meituan is already planning to regularly rely on drones for their food deliveries this year. These mini air freighters are already soaring the skies of the tech metropolis Shenzhen. They deliver meals to food stations that resemble large vending machines. For now, however, they are only intended to supplement the driver fleet.
By Frank Sieren
EU citizens are calling for more speed on matters of climate protection and more money for environmentally friendly agriculture. But whether the proposals for the Conference on the Future of Europe will be implemented is unclear.
By Eric Bonse
