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Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz SPD besucht die Firma Viessmann. v. li. Vorarbeiterin Anna Wellnowski und Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz SPD in der Produktion Installation Waermepumpe / Wärmepumpe Firma Viessmann empfaengt Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz SPD am 09.08.2022 in Allendorf Eder/Deutschland. *** Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz SPD visits the company Viessmann from left foreman Anna Wellnowski and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz SPD in the production installation Waermepumpe heat pump company Viessmann receives Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz SPD on 09 08 2022 in Allendorf Eder Germany

Heat pumps: not afraid of China

The defense company Rheinmetall is aiming to enter the heat pump market and is investing in the production of important components. So far, there is a great dependence on Asia and China in this sector. However, experts do not expect China to dominate the world market as it does the solar industry.

By Nico Beckert

EP pension fund: On average €2200 a month for each

Several current EU Commissioners are also entitled to an annuity from the pension fund, which is threatened with bankruptcy. A list of 660 current or former MEPs includes more prominent names. The Bureau is looking for a way out.

By Markus Grabitz