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Asylum reform: Dispute over crisis regulation continues to smolder

At the meeting of EU interior ministers in Brussels, Germany cleared the way for the asylum reform. However, a compromise reached with the Spanish presidency on the controversial crisis regulation has surprisingly met with reservations from Italy.

By Eric Bonse

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How China is supposed to exit Germany's critical infrastructure

Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.

By Falk Steiner

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CBAM launch triggers CO2 pricing worldwide

The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be launched on Oct. 1., although no CO2 duties will be levied on affected imports during the two-year test phase. Nevertheless, the climate action instrument is already triggering reactions worldwide. Above all, it appears to be fulfilling one of its key purposes: The CBAM provides incentives for CO2 pricing abroad.

By Lukas Knigge