Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Nico Beckert
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This jeopardizes the renewables expansion targets adopted at COP28. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Nico Beckert
The closer the presidential elections in the USA, the more frequently German security policy experts are asking for a European deterrent without the support of the USA. The answer for many: A European nuclear bomb.
By Gabriel Bub
The USA and the UK have responded to the ongoing threat to commercial ships off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea by conducting airstrikes on installations belonging to the Huthi militants in Yemen.
By Thomas Wiegold
With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of tourists from the People's Republic of China in France has declined sharply. This is now supposed to change: Thanks to new visa offices and lower fees.
By Carolyn Braun
She was JU Chairwoman and Minister of State in the Chancellery, today she leads the VDA: Hildegard Müller. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Horand Knaup, she criticizes Brussels' protectionism, warns of Europe's declining influence, and calls for an active trade policy.
By Stefan Braun
The climate conference in Dubai ends with a "historic" consensus that, among other things, sets out the global fossil fuel phase-out. But this will only work if many people believe in it and join in. From now on, goodwill will be needed everywhere.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP28, participants are fighting over formulations regarding the fossil fuel phase-out. Spain's Environment Minister Teresa Ribera talks about an ambitious EU mandate and the role of industrialized and developing countries in climate financing.
By Lukas Knigge
Despite a general slump in exports, official figures show that China is on track to surpass Japan as the world’s largest car exporter this year. Electric vehicles have been a strong driver of this trend, particularly their export to Europe.
By Experts Table.Briefings
