The EU Commission plans to set a maximum quota for Chinese electrolyzers in future green hydrogen tenders. It fears the EU will become too dependent on imported electrolyzers from China. The European hydrogen industry welcomes the move.
By Manuel Berkel
The industry ministers agree with Mario Draghi's analysis. "The time to act is now", they say after the Competitiveness Council. However, when it comes to concrete steps, the ministers manage no more than a minimum consensus.
By Marc Winkelmann
The FPÖ is ahead in all polls and wants to appoint Herbert Kickl as chancellor. However, it is quite possible that there will instead be a coalition of three parties without the participation of the right-wing populists – with the sister party of the German FDP.
By Okan Bellikli
The USA plans to ban Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles and autonomous driving. The US Department of Commerce cited safety concerns as the reason. Manufacturers face new hurdles with separate tech stacks emerging for connected and autonomous driving.
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Austria votes on Sunday: In their first time in government, the Green Party wanted to make up for what the last governments had dragged out regarding climate policy. Now emissions are falling – but so are the party's poll ratings. A review of five years of climate policy.
By Lukas Bayer
The COP29 host receives the worst score in the CAT rating. Reasons: Rising emissions, a watered-down NDC, and dependence on fossil fuels. When planning the COP, the presidency focuses on voluntary commitments instead of implementing the COP28 resolutions.
By Bernhard Pötter
The designated Commission Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy has steadily increased his influence in Brussels and Paris in recent years. Now his mediation skills are in demand in European industrial policy.
By Marc Winkelmann
By 2025, manufacturers could have to pay €15 billion in fines to the EU for failing to meet the climate targets for new vehicles. The industry and more and more politicians are therefore calling for the EU legislation to be reviewed in 2025 rather than 2026.
By Markus Grabitz
China wants to integrate Taiwan back into the motherland. Militarily if necessary. The leadership in Beijing leaves no doubt about this. A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations shows how the EU could prevent an attack on Taiwan.
By Michael Radunski
Up to nine EU Commissioners will be responsible for regulating the automotive industry in the next mandate. It is not always entirely clear which Commissioner is responsible for which dossier.
By Lukas Knigge
