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Green Deal: this fall's topics

Now that the Commission has presented its large package of climate legislation, the task in Parliament is to stake out the positions. Negotiations with the Council are due to begin this year, and the next package of measures is expected in December. In addition, there are more climate policy decisions pending, including taxonomy and state aid law. Our Green Deal outlook for this fall.

By Timo Landenberger

Submarine dispute becomes test of endurance

France is toughening its tone toward the US and Australia over the collapsed submarine deal. The dispute could also put a strain on EU projects, including the planned Trade and Technology Council with Washington in Pittsburgh.

By Jasmin Kohl

EVs: export success with subsidies

China has subsidized the e-car market with the equivalent of 4.3 billion euros over the past five years. However, the subsidies are decreasing per vehicle. They are to be phased out completely in 2023. There are many indications that this form of industrial policy will be successful: The expansion plans of the Chinese carmakers are proof of their conviction of their own competitiveness.

By Frank Sieren

Election Check IV: the Scholz program

The federal elections are only just over a week away. After that, the parties face lengthy exploratory talks. We have already examined the election programs of the CDU/CSU, FDP and the Greens, with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today, we conclude our short series with the party that is currently leading in the polls: the SPD.

By Timo Landenberger

Indo-Pacific strategy: US affronts EU

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the Indo-Pacific strategy a "milestone." But just hours before publication, a US-led security pact is taking the wind out of its sails, affronting France – and calling transatlantic cooperation in the region into question.

By Amelie Richter

New to Beijing during Covid: 'It is a difficult start'

Foreigners who want to feel at home in China need social contacts. This is even more true for their partners who are not working if they do not want to slip into the "Beijing Blues". Family networks that help ease homesickness have established themselves throughout the city. But not everyone is comfortable meeting new people.

By Marcel Grzanna

Indo-Pacific strategy: USA snubs EU

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called Brussels' Indo-Pacific strategy a "milestone". But just hours before its publication, a US-led security pact is taking the wind out of the plan's sails, angering France – and calling transatlantic cooperation in the region into question.

By Amelie Richter

Chips: digital sovereignty by law

The chip crisis is hitting Europe's industry hard. To prevent this in the future, Ursula von der Leyen announced the European Chips Act yesterday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton is to prepare a proposal on how Europe can become more independent in the entire production chain of the coveted semiconductors.

By Till Hoppe

SOTEU – What von der Leyen is up to

The EU is currently dealing with a potpourri of topics. This year's State of the Union speech by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks ahead to the time after the pandemic. We classify the most important announcements.

By Redaktion Table