Under the new EU taxonomy, natural gas is to be classified as a sustainable energy source. Admittedly, only as a bridging technology and under very strict conditions. But the plan was different. How a scientific listing became a political-economic issue and how the thresholds were determined: an overview.
By Timo Landenberger
Assessments of the Chinese stock markets: Following the government's major crackdown, analysts see great recovery potential for Chinese stocks. However, the situation on the real estate market continues to cause uncertainty.
By Redaktion Table
With the crackdown on the online portal Stand News, Hong Kong's government has now put an end to the existence of pro-democracy media in the city. Authorities are now beginning to turn their attention to discrediting foreign media. And the timing of the arrests in Hong Kong's Stand News shortly after Christmas was anything but a coincidence.
By Marcel Grzanna
In an interview with Timo Landenberger and Lukas Scheid, Christoph Bals, the political director of Germanwatch, chances an outlook for the year. He talks about energy imports, the need for emergency programs and paradigmatic partnerships with countries of the Global South.
By Lukas Knigge
The raw material lithium is indispensable for battery storage and thus for electromobility and the energy transition. But in the Spanish region of Extremadura, the planned mines are met with protests from environmentalists and local politicians.
By Redaktion Table
The trade dispute between Lithuania and China remains unresolved. This now inadvertently pushes the relationship between Brussels and Beijing onto the agenda of the French EU Council presidency. As far as foreign policy is concerned, Paris is focusing on the Indo-Pacific. And there is yet more to come for EU-China relations.
By Amelie Richter
Jonathan Spence was considered one of the most renowned sinologists. His books have become essential in China studies. Spence's forte: telling the story of China through the eyes of its people. Spence has passed away at the age of 85. An obituary.
By Michael Radunski
Foreign employees in China have received an unexpected New Year's gift: The tax law change has been postponed for the time being. Companies now have more time to adjust to the higher costs. Nevertheless, new regulations still have a negative impact on China as a business location.
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The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) should increase the safety and transparency of medical devices. But manufacturers and doctors warn that many products could disappear from the market. Now German state politicians are standing up for the economically important industry.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
Late on New Year's Eve, the EU Commission sent its supplement to the taxonomy to the member states. According to it, investments in natural gas and nuclear energy are to be considered climate-friendly under certain conditions. The draft is causing outrage among environmentalists. The German government also voiced criticism.
By Timo Landenberger
