In the last quarter of 2023, the Chinese car manufacturer BYD claimed the lead in the race to become the world's largest EV manufacturer. Now, US competitor Tesla is back in the lead. Volkswagen remains far behind.
By Redaktion Table
A study conducted by the German Start-up Association, among others, gives Europe a poor report card for the use of generative artificial intelligence. The respondents see the USA as clearly ahead in this area.
By Michael Bröcker
Following the example of Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir, the Federal Environment Ministry is also backing calls for the EU law on deforestation-free supply chains to be postponed. Both ministries would only agree to the law coming into force on time on one condition.
By Julia Dahm
Ahead of the EU-US TTC ministerial meeting, the VDMA is calling for an agreement on the mutual recognition of conformity assessment bodies in order to promote trade in capital goods.
By Corinna Visser
Binding reusable targets for beverage and food packaging are to be implemented via the EU Packaging Regulation. The Federation of German Food and Drink Industries (BVE) criticizes the increasing bureaucracy for companies.
By Kai Moll
Miroslav Lajčák, the EU Special Envoy for Dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, is leaving his post and will represent the EU in Switzerland from the fall.
By Stephan Israel
With the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria, checks on persons at internal air and sea borders will be abolished, but controls at national borders will remain in place for the time being.
By Redaktion Table
For the oil and gas industry, CCS becomes a potential business area. Especially in Southeast Asia, companies are scouting for suitable storage sites for greenhouse gases. According to the IEA, significant CCS potentials are needed to achieve climate goals.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ahead of the next EU Commission, the DUH (German Environmental Aid) and the green-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation present proposals for achieving 100 percent renewable energy: more ambitious EU targets, faster expansion, better grids, increased flexibility and greater involvement of local authorities.
By Bernhard Pötter
Despite Chinese protests, Taiwan and the USA continue to forge ahead with military cooperation. Taiwan's naval chief, Tang Hua, will pay a visit to Hawaii this week. Protests from Beijing in the form of further military exercises are expected.
By Felix Lee
