WTO agrees with EU: palm oil diesel is not renewable due to deforestation
The WTO has ruled in favor of the EU in the dispute over biodiesel made from palm oil. Due to deforestation in Malaysia, it may not be declared as renewable.
By Alina Leimbach
The WTO has ruled in favor of the EU in the dispute over biodiesel made from palm oil. Due to deforestation in Malaysia, it may not be declared as renewable.
By Alina Leimbach
The crisis in the solar industry is also affecting China. The solar group Longi is calling for a ban on dumping products. The group believes overcapacity and price wars threaten to drive smaller companies into bankruptcy.
By Christiane Kuehl
The global ambitions of Chinese EV manufacturer BYD are growing: The company wants to expand its car carrier fleet. It is also in negotiations with Italy, which is keen to bring the Chinese manufacturer to the country.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on the ban on products from state-imposed forced labor. However, the bill does not include compensation for victims. In China, this puts the focus on Xinjiang in particular.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Russia is considering constructing a joint nuclear power plant on the moon with China. In the long term, it could make human settlements possible. NASA has also been developing concepts for almost two years.
By Redaktion Table
The US chip manufacturer AMD has developed a slower AI chip for the Chinese market to avoid falling under US export restrictions. However, the Department of Commerce has banned its export.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese consumers increasingly prefer domestic to Apple products. The US technology company slipped to 4th place in the ranking of smartphone companies in the People's Republic, while Huawei climbed to 2nd place.
By Redaktion Table
When approving capacity mechanisms for the electricity market, the EU Commission wants a more differentiated assessment of the security of supply in the EU. In Germany, this could facilitate the construction of new gas-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
Many in the EPP are dissatisfied with the compromise on the AI Act. Shadow rapporteur Axel Voss has now made suggestions on how the Commission can remedy the supposed weaknesses.
By Corinna Visser
Given the expiry of state aid options, the Commission believes that the EU member states must soon decide when it comes to promoting the solar industry. Two important funding opportunities will end within the next two years.
By Manuel Berkel