Several conservative industrial politicians are calling on Ursula von der Leyen not to set a new target for renewable energies. Meanwhile, the wind industry warns that expansion has fallen in the past year and needs to be doubled.
By Manuel Berkel
European companies traditionally relocate business functions to China in order to save costs or to be able to adapt to the wishes of local customers. However, according to a report by the EU Chamber of Commerce, they are increasingly doing so for other reasons.
By Jörn Petring
Elon Musk's upcoming conversation with Alice Weidel raises questions as to whether this interference in the German election campaign is legal. The Digital Services Act could apply here, but so far the Commission has done little.
By Corinna Visser
Disputes over standard essential patents (SEPs) are time-consuming and expensive. The Commission has made a proposal to ensure that conflicts between owners and licensees are settled in a more orderly manner. However, Finland and Sweden are opposing it in the Council.
By Silke Wettach
Is China overtaking the USA in the development of modern fighter jets? Test flights of two new jets are making experts sit up and take notice. But many details remain unclear.
By Jörn Petring
The scandals involving generals should not obscure the growing combat capability, warns the Pentagon report on the armament of the People's Republic: China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and the People's Liberation Army is extending its operational radius.
By Andreas Landwehr
All parties present proposals for a new climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to speed up climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to determine how realistic, effective and feasible they are.
By Bernhard Pötter
Once Donald Trump is sworn in as US President for the second time on Jan. 20, he and his new team plan to radically restructure the country's energy and climate policy: fewer regulations, more fossil fuels, redirection of research and investment funds. But there are also tensions around the cabinet table.
By Isabel Adler
The Bulgarian electricity price was raised significantly at the beginning of the year – by nine percent. The country blames this on Ukraine's energy requirements. The EU Commission has rejected this.
By Frank Stier
With bans, the Biden government wants to crack down on Chinese components in intelligent cars. The consequences for many German car manufacturers and suppliers are not yet foreseeable. The ban applies not only to products manufactured in China, but also to those from companies with ties to the People's Republic.
By Christian Domke Seidel
