Donald Trump's tariff policy is casting its shadow. China's central bank is considering devaluing the national currency, the renminbi, in order to make goods from the Chinese export sector cheaper abroad – an indication of Beijing's major concerns.
By Marcel Grzanna
More and more cyberattacks on the German economy are being traced back to China. To protect sensitive data, the communications industry is relying on 5G campus networks.
By Manuel Liu
To achieve the EU climate targets, the industrial heat supply must also be decarbonized. So far, fossil fuels still dominate. But a new report shows that electrification is technologically possible. And a research project aims to revolutionize the use of industrial waste heat.
By Lukas Knigge
This time, the Commission considers itself better prepared for Donald Trump's new government. However, it is keeping its feet still for the time being as a precaution in the DSA proceedings against X. One MEP warns against being blackmailed on digital policy.
By Corinna Visser
The latest Chinese military exercises around Taiwan suggest that the leadership simulates various forms of blockades and quarantines. Will the worst-case scenario happen soon?
By Andreas Landwehr
The Minimum Wage Directive has had to be implemented in the EU member states since mid-November. There is now a dispute as to whether this has really been achieved. What the directive has actually achieved is also controversial. But there are also positive effects.
By Alina Leimbach
The company Drift Energy wants to produce clean hydrogen with high-tech sailing ships. Initial tests have already been carried out and venture capitalists are providing support. The technology could also help to significantly reduce emissions from commercial shipping.
By Nick Nuttall
An analysis of the EU Transparency Register shows that the Commission under von der Leyen met significantly less often with interest groups than under Juncker. There are also significant differences between the Commissioners.
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A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU warns that the business sentiment of Chinese companies suffers from unequal treatment. Nevertheless, the majority expect trade and economic relations between China and the EU to continue to develop positively.
By Marcel Grzanna
The course for the coming year will be determined at the Central Economic Conference this week. The Politburo already announced further aid for the economy in the run-up to the conference. Beijing is also bracing itself for new US tariffs under Trump.
By Jörn Petring
