Just in time for the UN Climate Change Conference, China is coming out of the woodwork: A key planning document lays out the national framework for phasing out coal and oil. In the coming years, this document will be the centerpiece of a clockwork of detailed sub-plans with which the leadership will once again turn China's economy upside down. It certainly offers surprises.
By Nico Beckert
The European energy market design already guarantees security of supply in the EU – this is what Dena CEO Andreas Kuhlmann is convinced of in an interview with Lukas Scheid. Measures such as the decoupling of electricity and gas prices or joint gas contracts are not very effective.
By Lukas Knigge
On the first day of the EU summit, the heads of state and government had a heated debate about a strategy to combat record energy prices. There was also disagreement on what role nuclear power should play for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
Flexible displays have the potential to turn the tech world upside down. One of the most important developers is the Chinese start-up Royole. The Shenzhen-based company unveiled the first foldable smartphone for the mass market in 2018. Now, in cooperation with Airbus, the company wants to revolutionize the entertainment system in airplanes with ultra-thin screens.
By Frank Sieren
Several heads of government at the summit supported the Commission President's line in the conflict with Warsaw over the rule of law. Chancellor Merkel urges de-escalation.
By Redaktion Table
Magnesium is an important element in aluminum production. But as a result of its power crisis, China stopped production. In Europe, various manufacturers are now at risk of running out in the short term. And Europe receives 95 percent of its magnesium from China. There are no easy solutions.
By Christiane Kuehl
The conflict with Poland, the dispute over high energy prices: heated arguments are looming at what is likely to be the last EU summit with Chancellor Merkel. An overview of the most important topics.
By Redaktion Table
The possible traffic light coalition partners are meeting for the first time today in a larger group. European policy plays a minor role but has an impact on several working groups.
By Till Hoppe
For years, the "Pillar of Shame" has stood in Hong Kong to commemorate the bloody suppression of the 1989 democracy movement in Beijing. With the introduction of the National Security Law, supporters of the Beijing regime finally see their chance to ban the memorial from the city. But its creator already has new plans for the artwork.
By Michael Radunski
