A large number of high-performance chips are manufactured in Taiwan. This makes the island so vital for the global economy, including for China. But this will not effectively protect the country from an invasion.
By Felix Lee
As successfully as Ukraine has resisted Russian aggression so far, Moscow is betting on time and on dwindling Western support. The question of who will hold out longer is becoming increasingly important.
By Viktor Funk
The final text of the AI Act is not yet available. But companies are urgently waiting for it. An end to the uncertainty and rules that apply throughout Europe could drive the market forward.
By Corinna Visser
There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.
By Falk Steiner
China is the leading shipbuilder – and wants to position itself alongside South Korea as a driver of the switch to clean propulsion systems for cargo ships. Methanol and ammonia are set to replace heavy fuel oil.
By Christian Domke Seidel
For the new financial year, the first companies will have to prepare sustainability reports in accordance with EU standards. It remains to be seen whether there will be further relaxation of the reporting obligations. Furthermore, the standards are not yet complete.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Shortly before Christmas, shares of Tencent and other online games companies plummeted. This was due to the unexpected introduction of stricter regulations. However, after the sell-off on the stock exchange, Beijing has now changed course.
By Jörn Petring
The situation in the South China Sea intensifies. The USA plans to rebuild a military base, and the Philippines is upgrading its military infrastructure. China warns of a serious miscalculation and carries out patrols.
By Michael Radunski
Carbon emissions in Germany fell by around ten percent last year – more than ever before. However, around half of the decline is due to the weak economy. Emission targets for the transport and building sectors were missed once again.
By Nico Beckert
In 2024, new legislation and important energy and climate policy dates are on the agenda. An overview.
By Redaktion Table
