The controversy over China's overcapacity continues to gather pace – including mutual threats of punitive tariffs. In part, this is deliberately driven by Beijing's industrial policy. However, they are also a consequence of weak domestic demand.
By Christiane Kuehl
According to information obtained by Table.Briefings, the EU Commission is considering extending the industrial quota for green hydrogen that will apply from 2030 to hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia and methanol. Read why the CDU sees this as a threat to the location.
By Manuel Berkel
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In the Czech Republic, former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's opposition party ANO sees the vote as a test run for the next parliamentary elections, where it wants to return to power. In Slovakia, those in power are exploiting the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico for their own ends.
By Redaktion Table
Activists from the group "Hunger Until You’re Honest" have been trying for months to pressure the government with a hunger strike. One activist is now in life-threatening danger. Large parts of the climate movement are observing the protest with concern.
By Fabian Löhe
The CDU and CSU promise that the Commission will prepare an exit from the combustion engine phase-out after the election. So far, there is no indication as to whether Ursula von der Leyen has adopted this demand.
By Markus Grabitz
The “interim COP” SB60 has begun in Bonn. 6,000 delegates from around the world are working to clear as many obstacles as possible for an outcome at COP29 in Baku this November. Here are the most crucial and hotly contested topics to watch in Bonn.
By Bernhard Pötter
The US fears that China will circumvent its punitive tariffs on EVs and urges Mexico to restrict Chinese companies' investments. Mexico's leadership wants to keep all options open.
By Redaktion Table
The idea behind town twinning programs is to promote exchange between China and Germany. However, because Germany lacks centralized coordination, China exploits such partnerships to pursue strategic goals. This is the conclusion of a study exclusively available to Table.Briefings.
By Marcel Grzanna
Ahead of the European elections, Table.Briefings provides an overview of the trends in the member states. In the Baltic states, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine dominates the debate. The governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fear that support for Ukraine is crumbling among their Western partners. At the same time, it is clear that the governing parties are losing support.
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The US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury wants to increase pressure on China due to the country's support for the Russian military. Wally Adeyemo announced that the United States would act soon and urged Europe and Germany also to take action.
By Michael Radunski
