Arms aid for Ukraine – these topics will dominate the EU summit
Arms for Ukraine, peace for Gaza, accession talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina – rarely has the agenda of a European Council been as full as this time. Here is an overview.
By Till Hoppe
Arms for Ukraine, peace for Gaza, accession talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina – rarely has the agenda of a European Council been as full as this time. Here is an overview.
By Till Hoppe
At COP28 in Dubai, it was decided to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. A new report shows that the world is a long way from reaching this goal. But the Energy Transition Dialogue in Berlin produced many ideas on how to achieve it.
By Bernhard Pötter
Beijing is increasingly relying on exports to offset its struggling domestic economy. The EU Chamber of Commerce emphasizes that overcapacity could become a real problem.
By Amelie Richter
German auto suppliers are being urged to abandon their cherished precision and accelerate their processes in order to remain competitive in China. The more decision-making freedom the Chinese organization possesses, the faster and more competitive it can be. For many traditional companies, this would entail a cultural shift.
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The French Senate is voting on the ratification of the trade agreement between Canada and the EU. If the National Assembly also rejects ratification after the Senate, the current provisional application could be called into question.
By Marc Winkelmann
In March 2014, students and activists occupied the Taiwanese parliament. They prevented the further economic integration of their home country with China – and fundamentally changed relations with Beijing.
By David Demes
The number of refugees in the EU is high. This could give populists a boost in many member states in this election year. For their part, those in power are promising to remedy the situation. However, migration agreements, the EU asylum reform package and deals such as the one with Egypt will probably not lead to the desired outcome.
By Falk Steiner
Companies complain about a fragmented set of rules for export controls within the EU. But a harmonized approach is still a long way off due to national reservations.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Hong Kong parliament has unanimously passed Article 23. The tightened security law increases concerns about civil rights and free enterprise. Foreign countries react with protests. The European Union is calling for sanctions.
By Marcel Grzanna
While wind energy is currently experiencing rapid growth, the challenge of recycling rotor blades becomes more pronounced as installations age. Companies are seeking solutions, but a circular economy for rotor blades remains elusive.
By Redaktion Table