The "tsunami" of Chinese EVs has not materialized yet. This is due in no small part to difficulties the manufacturers are facing in distribution. Cultural differences and German bureaucracy have been underestimated by many. However, sales are expected to pick up soon.
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Leading climate researchers have evaluated 100 statements on Austria's draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The latter was supposed to have already been submitted to the EU Commission, but the Austrian coalition government is deadlocked. As a result, infringement proceedings are underway against Austria.
By Lukas Bayer
On Monday, the energy ministers will discuss complaints from Central European countries against Germany's high transit fees for natural gas. If the levy were abolished at the borders, German industrial customers would have to shoulder additional costs in the five to eight figure range.
By Manuel Berkel
The Europeans want to demonstrate their strength towards Russia, but this is failing: France's president is earning opposition for his move to send soldiers to Ukraine if necessary – especially from the German chancellor.
By Till Hoppe
The planned WTO reform is supposed to restore the functionality of the dispute settlement mechanism. The EU case against China over Lithuania is currently on hold. The dispute between the Baltic state and the People's Republic continues to simmer.
By Amelie Richter
Germany's foreign policy is gaining momentum. A delegation has traveled to North Korea and Chancellor Scholz's foreign and security advisor to China. But he is confronted with clear demands there.
By Michael Radunski
Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Sahra Wagenknecht are united by the cult of their personalities. Their parties also have many similarities. We introduce the similarities – and the key differences.
By Claire Stam
De-risking is old news for Japan. Tokyo realized earlier than others that excessive dependence on China can also be harmful. And yet Japan also significantly benefited from China's growth.
By Redaktion Table
The German government aims to enable CO2 storage in the North Sea and to subsidize this technology. However, a CCS business model is not foreseeable worldwide. Instead, long subsidy periods and costs in the billions are looming.
By Nico Beckert
At the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, the EU wants to discuss industrial policy subsidies and sustainability issues, but concrete progress is not expected due to strongly diverging interests.
By Marc Winkelmann
