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Anteil chinesischer Unternehmen an der weltweiten Produktion von Solaranlagen (EN)
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Solar energy: ways out of dependence

China's planned export restrictions on solar production plants could hinder the development of the European solar industry. But experts believe there are ways out of dependence. The decisive factor, they say, is how politics react. Expertise and technical knowledge are still available.

By Nico Beckert

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CAP: How agricultural subsidies should become more environmentally friendly

The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding period aims to put agriculture on the path to sustainability. But even after the introduction of the national strategy plans, the goals remain well out of reach. A broad-based monitoring committee is supposed to change that and continuously adjust the funding framework. Whether this will succeed is questionable.

By Timo Landenberger