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
The EU prides itself on the "Brussels Effect": its rules and standards often prevail worldwide. But criticism of this is growing louder. Countries in the Global South are resisting "regulatory imperialism" by Europe's sustainability agenda. And they have alternatives.
By Redaktion Table
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.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
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
One visit, two styles: Macron and Xi woo each other. Von der Leyen seems less charming in comparison, but instead comes across as open and direct. The Head of the European Commission maintains the critical tone of her keynote speech during the visit to Beijing. However, Xi does not begrudge the two Europeans any public successes regarding discussions on Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
Without the use of new, digital technologies, the EU's sustainability goals in agriculture will be virtually impossible to achieve, say experts. But the changeover is complex, expensive and needs the right political framework – this calls for action in Brussels and Berlin.
By Timo Landenberger
The leadership and state media in China are keeping a conspicuous low profile ahead of the talks between Head of State Xi and the European visitors Macron and von der Leyen. Despite the Commission President's critical stance, Beijing wants to show understanding – after all, Washington has a firm grip on the EU.
By Redaktion Table
French member of parliament, Dominique Potier, helped to initiate Europe's first supply chain law. Interviewed by Charlotte Wirth, he criticizes the German law and the draft European directive for imposing too detailed requirements on companies – and thus setting the wrong incentives.
By Charlotte Wirth
Trucks with hydrogen fuel cells currently achieve ranges of up to 400 kilometers. In order to achieve the 1000 kilometers required for long-distance transport, the energy density of the hydrogen must increase. The study by the E-Mobil agency of the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg looks at three scenarios.
By Markus Grabitz
The French President and the head of the EU Commission have a difficult mission ahead of them in Beijing: to present EU and national interests in a unified manner. While von der Leyen insists on a "de-risking" of trade relations, Macron hopes for thick economic contracts with the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
