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Court of Auditors: Benefits of gas crisis policy hardly recognizable

The danger of high gas prices is not yet over for the EU. According to the European Court of Auditors, the member states should explain more precisely which consumers would be particularly affected by renewed price increases. Meanwhile, some countries are complaining about legal uncertainties regarding an embargo on Russian gas.

By Manuel Berkel

SMEs: How de-risking leads to more investment in China

In order to minimize risks, the German medium-sized company Ebm-Papst is increasing its investments in the People's Republic and elsewhere in the world. The aim is to make production in different parts of the world as independent of each other as possible.

By Carolyn Braun

Wind-Industrie China Rotorenblätter

Wind power: How Chinese manufacturers are pressuring Western competitors

Following Robert Habeck's trip to China, there appear to be signs of easing in the dispute over electric vehicle tariffs between the EU and China. However, China's overcapacity in the wind power industry could soon spark new conflicts. Chinese manufacturers are aggressively entering the global market and could exploit the crisis facing Western manufacturers.

By Nico Beckert

Sanctions: Why Berlin is preventing a tougher package against Russia

The "no-Russia clause" in the sanctions regime against Moscow will not be extended to subsidiaries of EU companies for the time being due to concerns expressed by the German government. The 14th sanctions package contains sanctions against Russia's liquefied natural gas business for the first time.

By Stephan Israel

Asia visit: How Habeck fills de-risking with life

The German Economy Minister wants to open doors for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Far East – but the fallout from the Russian attack on Ukraine once again dominates the talks in South Korea. The pattern will continue in China.

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Why the new EU debt rules still have to pass their toughest test

Based on the new EU debt rules, the EU Commission is preparing deficit proceedings against France, Poland and five other member states. They must reduce their structural deficit in the coming years. The new rules are likely to be put to the test as early as the fall.

By Marc Winkelmann