The new head of WindEurope, Tinne Van der Straeten, is calling for contracts for difference for offshore wind farms. The association sees this as a means of combating increased costs and uncertainties in wind energy generation.
By Manuel Berkel
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to travel to Beijing before the end of the year. He said he is ready at any time to place greater emphasis on the partnership aspect of the bilateral relationship.
By Angela Köckritz
The pharmaceutical industry is facing a profound change: Europe is heavily reliant on Asian active ingredients. This is becoming a geopolitical risk. China and India are strategically expanding their power.
By Claus Michelsen
Energy storage systems are now considered critical infrastructure. Western companies have to produce in China for cost reasons and rely on Chinese suppliers. Parallels with the e-car industry are unmistakable.
By Jörn Petring
China is stepping up its tone in the Nexperia crisis. The Netherlands bears full responsibility for the turbulence in the global semiconductor supply chains, explains the Ministry of Commerce.
By Redaktion Table
Malaysia wants to position itself as a rare earth alternative to China. Despite an agreement with the USA, the country is sticking to its export ban on unprocessed raw materials. At the same time, the government is open to international cooperation.
By Fabian Peltsch
The new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could soon become Prime Minister of Japan. Her security policy and nationalist views could cause tensions with China.
By Angela Köckritz
After no agreement was reached at the last meeting of EU Parliament negotiators, the wrangling over the first omnibus on EU supply chain legislation and sustainability reporting continues. Someone has to move, but it remains to be seen who.
By Lukas Knigge
Not a good start for the Commission's simplification agenda. The last planned round of negotiations on the sustainability omnibus in Parliament ended without results. It is now up to the parliamentary groups of the informal von der Leyen coalition.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU's free trade agreement with Indonesia sends out a signal, says economist Max Zenglein. Discussions about economic dependencies on China are also taking place in Southeast Asia.
By Leonardo Pape
