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IfW study: decoupling is bearable

The IfW has simulated the "Cold War 2.0" scenario. If trade between Germany and China were to come to a standstill, an economic shock would ensue. However, it could be weathered within a few years.

By Felix Lee

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Employees feel uneasy about VW Xinjiang audit

The plant audit in Xinjiang was supposed to provide clarity, but failed. Most recently, even employees of the audit company distanced themselves from the results. As long as VW continues to produce in Urumqi, forced labor will likely remain an issue.

By Redaktion Table

COP28 decision: Not perfect, but the direction is clear

The final text of COP28 does not contain the phase-out of fossil fuels that many countries had hoped for. However, many still see the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "phasing out fossil fuels" as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.

By Lukas Knigge

EU expects marathon summit on Ukraine and financial framework

Rarely is so much at stake and rarely is the starting position as open as it is today ahead of the arrival of the heads of state and government in Brussels. Difficult talks are expected on Ukraine's accession to the EU and the increase in the medium-term financial framework.

By Stephan Israel

COP decision: success only with a good mood

The climate conference in Dubai ends with a "historic" consensus that, among other things, sets out the global fossil fuel phase-out. But this will only work if many people believe in it and join in. From now on, goodwill will be needed everywhere.

By Bernhard Pötter

Global Stocktake: Not perfect, but the path is clear

The final text of COP28 does not mention the fossil fuels exit many countries had hoped for. However, the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "transitioning away from fossil fuels" is seen by many as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.

By Lukas Knigge

Serbia moves towards Beijing with trade agreement

Serbia is the most problematic among the EU accession candidates when it comes to China. President Aleksandar Vučić recently signed a free trade agreement with Beijing. The EU has little influence on this.

By Amelie Richter