China has declared an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian rapeseed imports. This follows a familiar pattern. Beijing also responded with similar measures in response to the EU investigation into EVs.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's initiatives for more global influence are paying off: The Africa Forum in Beijing enjoys immense popularity.
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Two listed shipbuilders want to merge to supply the military more efficiently and follow Beijing's major state strategy. Both are already subsidiaries of a state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate.
By Christiane Kuehl
Due to a "drought of the century", more than one million people in Namibia are suffering from food insecurity. The country wants to kill over 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos. The aim is to reduce the impact of the drought.
By Lisa Kuner
Because more coal-fired power plants are being taken off the grid than necessary due to market factors, the Federal Network Agency does not have to order any forced closures this year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Until now, electricity customers in areas with a lot of renewable energy have paid higher prices due to the need to expand the grid. A new regulation should create more fairness from next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The state-owned NOW GmbH is to focus on e-mobility instead of hydrogen and fuel cells in the future. The previous managing director, who was considered a hydrogen fan, will be replaced.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Climate Action Tracker has reassessed the climate policies of Brazil, Singapore and Canada. Although there have been improvements, none of the countries are doing enough to protect the climate.
By Lisa Kuner
Belgium nominates Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib for the new Commission. Romania is also sending a female candidate to Brussels – although Bucharest had initially favored a man.
By Eric Bonse
The German industrial group Voith has been granted permission to form two joint ventures with the Chinese automotive supplier Weifu High-Tech to develop hydrogen technology.
By Felix Lee
