Car buyers in China who scrap an old car are now eligible for a higher cash subsidy when buying a new model. However, the measure only applies to smaller models. The government wants to boost the economy in this way after the Third Plenum.
By Christiane Kuehl
Due to over 1,000 outstanding comments on the increased US tariffs, the introduction planned for Thursday will be postponed by at least two weeks. Among other things, semiconductors and e-vehicles are affected.
By Christiane Kuehl
Following plant closures due to the first downturn in sales since entering the market 20 years ago, the German supplier now only has seven plants in China. The company intends to review its capacities further.
By Carolyn Braun
The G20 finance ministers want to tax the super-rich more heavily. However, the global minimum tax for billionaires proposed by Brazil was not adopted. According to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, states need to invest more in the green transformation of their economies.
By Nico Beckert
The German government has initiated the preliminary process for the second bidding round of the so-called carbon contracts for difference on Monday. This round focuses on CCUS technologies.
By Lisa Kuner
European forests should be supplemented with trees from other regions in the future, according to a recent study. Without better-adapted trees, climate change threatens the carbon sinks of forests.
By Lisa Kuner
Without additional support for the industry, Germany's ambitious offshore wind power goals will not be achievable, warns Agora Energiewende in a recent analysis.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German state rescued Condor with aid for a restructuring measure. The Commission approved this. However, Ryanair managed to have the approval declared null and void in court. The Commission must now re-examine the matter.
By Corinna Visser
No systematic disinformation campaigns were uncovered during the 2024 European elections. The Commission has now presented a report on this. It also wants to keep an eye on the upcoming elections at national and local level.
By Corinna Visser
The French start-up Gourmey wants to launch its cultured duck liver pâté on the EU market. It is the first company ever to apply to the relevant EU authorities for approval of cultured meat.
By Merle Heusmann
