The S D Group fears that Commission President von der Leyen could neglect development policy. This has been triggered by a speech by von der Leyen and rumors about the distribution of posts in the new Commission.
By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected China as a mediator in the war with Russia. He said that China could force Russia to end the war. Zelenskiy called on the People's Republic to exert this pressure.
By Redaktion Table
Unlike China, Western countries do not primarily pursue their own economic interests when lending to African countries. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
By Arne Schütte
Car manufacturer BMW expects the EU's punitive tariffs on EVs from China to be lower than previously estimated. Volkswagen also expects further negotiations between Beijing and Brussels.
By Felix Lee
The USA wants to unilaterally restrict China's access to high-performance chips. The package of measures, which will be presented in August, will also affect South Korean manufacturers.
By Redaktion Table
Without fossil fuel-induced global warming, the recent heatwave in the Mediterranean region would have been impossible – and not as hot. This is the conclusion of a rapid analysis by the World Weather Attribution research group.
By Alexandra Endres
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to amend the district heating ordinance. This will benefit both customers and providers.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Storms, floods, hurricanes: In the long term, extreme weather conditions favored by climate change cause ever-higher damages – and thus higher costs for insurance companies. This is the conclusion of Munich Re's half-year results.
By Alexandra Endres
In the first half of 2024, coal consumption in Germany dropped significantly. AG Energiebilanzen said this was mainly due to mild temperatures, although the weak economy also contributed to the drop in energy demand.
By Alexandra Endres
In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity from wind and solar in Europe exceeded that from fossil fuels for the first time. Spain is making particularly rapid progress in expanding renewables.
By Lisa Kuner
