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IAA for trucks: technology for carbon-free power units in the running

In the transformation process to carbon-free power units, commercial vehicles are about five years behind passenger cars. From Tuesday, the industry will present what products it has in the pipeline at the IAA. In contrast to passenger cars, several technologies are in the running for decarbonization.

By Markus Grabitz

Franziska Brantner ist Parlamentarische Staatsekretärin im Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz.

Franziska Brantner: 'A lot of damage can be done on the commodity markets'

In an interview with Till Hoppe and Felix Lee, the Green Party politician talks about the pitfalls of a raw materials strategy, strategic stockpiling and a new trade policy. She also explains why decoupling from China is the wrong way, but diversification is necessary – and what that means for state investment guarantees in China.

By Till Hoppe

Xi and Putin: 'old friends' and rivals

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping celebrate closing ranks against the West. But the warm words distract from Xi's true success.

By Redaktion Table

Cyber Resilience Act: to the last washing machine

The EU Commission has presented its next digital act: On Tuesday, the cabinet approved its proposal for better cybersecurity of networked devices. The problem is not new, but the way it is to be solved remains controversial.

By Falk Steiner

EU Commission also takes targets products from Xinjiang

The EU Commission wants to ban the sale of products made from forced labor – and is already accepting verifiable evidence for this. And there is already plenty of evidence in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. However, it will still take some time before the ban is introduced.

By Amelie Richter

EU court confirms billion-dollar fine against Google

Back in 2018, the Commission fined Google €4.34 billion. Google took legal action against the fine and lost. The court reduced the fine only slightly. The court's decision strengthens the Commission's back for the implementation of the DMA, says an expert.

By Corinna Visser

SOTEU: what von der Leyen announced – and what is just repacked

Ursula von der Leyen received much praise for her speech in the European Parliament yesterday. A second look reveals that some of her proposals have merely been repackaged. But there were surprises, such as the strong emphasis on the middle class. An overview of the most important points and initial assessments.

By Redaktion Table

Anton Hofreiter (Grüne) ist Vorsitzender des Europaausschusses im Bundestag.

Anton Hofreiter: 'The crisis makes pragmatists of us all'

In an interview with Till Hoppe and Falk Steiner, the Green politician talks about reserve nuclear power plants and European solidarity, a new edition of the EU recovery fund and the need to strengthen the EU Commission and the European Parliament.

By Till Hoppe

Europe Greens: Ska Keller on the verge of stepping down

According to information available to Europe.Table, the Greens in the European Parliament are disappointed with the work of their group leader Ska Keller. She will likely not run again for the post in the 2024 European elections. It has already been decided who will succeed the 40-year-old.

By Markus Grabitz