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Africa: More than raw materials – partnership on equal footing

To compete in the race for critical raw materials, Europe must finally make Africa better offers, demands Safri Chairman Thomas Schäfer on the occasion of the German-African Business Summit. This also includes a stronger focus on local value creation, he says.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Northvolt: CATL may bail out the ailing battery manufacturer

To get the ailing company back on track, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt reportedly plans to cooperate with CATL. However, CATL co-founder Pan Jian puts the plans into perspective. The company has other priorities in Europe.

By Fabian Peltsch

Jean Pisani-Ferry: 'We are in an uncomfortable position'

Top French economist Jean Pisani-Ferry warns against making costly concessions to Marine Le Pen in the budget dispute. In an interview, he warns that the limited financial leeway of national governments and the EU is jeopardizing the green restructuring of the economy and society.

By Till Hoppe