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ENISA study: Best practice in cyber crises

The EU member states are still learning how to defend against and deal with major digital disasters – an ENISA study now shows that the 27 different approaches also contain some good ideas for the others.

By Falk Steiner

Volkswagen signs deal with XPeng

Volkswagen and the Chinese electric car manufacturer XPeng have concluded negotiations on their future collaboration and signed a cooperation agreement. While VW will contribute its vehicle technology, XPeng will supply intelligent EV technologies.

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Photovoltaic supply chain shifts to Vietnam

The international solar supply chain continues to gradually shift from China to other countries, including Vietnam. This is evident in the increasing imports of the raw material polysilicon to Vietnam, where several Chinese solar manufacturers produce modules.

By Christiane Kuehl

USA bans transfer of DNA data

The US government has banned the transfer of genetic data to China and a number of other countries. The purchase of such data by data brokers is currently legal in the US but poses a security risk, according to the authorities.

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LNG boom divides EU countries

Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.

By Manuel Berkel

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EU Nature Restoration Law: Benefits for carbon sinks unclear

Probably the most controversial Green Deal law was passed by the EU Parliament on Tuesday. The renaturation law is intended to promote nature's resilience to climate change. However, some things were lost in the course of the legislative process.

By Lukas Knigge