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French President Macron's statements on the Taiwan issue continue to provoke criticism. The government in Paris, however, defends its president. In the EU, Macron has triggered an urgently needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
For the period after 2024, the CSRD provides for new reporting obligations for companies. But the drafting of the corresponding standards is being delayed. French S D MEP Pascal Durand was rapporteur for the process. In an interview with Claire Stam and Leonie Düngefeld, he talks about infighting in the Commission and the goal of reducing reporting requirements in favor of competitiveness.
By Redaktion Table
Europe wants to meet its demand for synthetic fuels through imports from countries that are rich in renewables. But these imports are to be made more difficult – the resistance to this is building.
By Markus Grabitz
Emmanuel Macron complied with Xi Jinping's request and announced that Europe would "follow neither the US nor China" on Taiwan, which the state media celebrated. At the same time, the People's Liberation Army followed up with a fierce maneuver: It practiced encircling Taiwan and engaging targets on the island.
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