Taiwan's chip giant TSMC is now almost certain to build a factory in Dresden. The government considers the strategic security of the supply chain to be of enormous value and is offering substantial subsidies. The catch: The technology that Germany is attracting with a lot of money is outdated.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
The EU wants to prevent highly subsidized state-owned companies, for example from China, from buying up competitors or snatching up public contracts. But Europe's industry is now up in arms over the implementation of the new rules – it fears that the reporting obligations will get out of hand. The Commission will likely amend the regulations now.
By Till Hoppe
One of the last major negotiations in this mandate is likely to be led by Frans Timmermans at COP28 in Dubai. In an interview with Table.Media, the Commission Vice President and Green Deal chief reports on the struggle to phase out fossil fuels and speculates on a higher carbon reduction target for the EU.
By Claire Stam
