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Magnesium is an important element in aluminum production. But as a result of its power crisis, China stopped production. In Europe, various manufacturers are now at risk of running out in the short term. And Europe receives 95 percent of its magnesium from China. There are no easy solutions.
By Christiane Kuehl
For years, the "Pillar of Shame" has stood in Hong Kong to commemorate the bloody suppression of the 1989 democracy movement in Beijing. With the introduction of the National Security Law, supporters of the Beijing regime finally see their chance to ban the memorial from the city. But its creator already has new plans for the artwork.
By Michael Radunski
Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF's Managing Director since 2019, has been a bold leader in confronting the economic fallout of the pandemic, as well as in positioning the Fund as a global pioneer on climate change. The efforts now underway to remove her are not only unjust, but could hamstring the Fund's management for years to come.
By Redaktion Table