It is intended to help reduce risk: Intel's declaration of intent to invest in Magdeburg on an even larger and more modern scale than previously planned. The German government plans to invest almost €10 billion in this project. This is supposed to be a contribution to de-risking. But will it work? Experts have their doubts.
By Falk Steiner
Last week, the EU Commission expanded the catalog of economic activities that are to be considered sustainable under the green taxonomy. In addition to water supply and environmental protection, these include above all requirements for the circular economy. An overview.
By Leonie Düngefeld
For the first time since the end of the pandemic, a World Economic Forum is being held in China. At the "Summer Davos" in Tianjin, Premier Li Qiang calls for putting an end to the talk about dependencies – and promises stable growth. The mood is different from the first installments of the Summer Davos.
By Jörn Petring
The decoupling of the Chinese semiconductor market is in full swing. Local production is the key to remaining relevant in China. International manufacturers, however, find themselves caught between the fronts of trade disputes, as the example of Micron shows.
By
As if nothing had happened: The Russian government simulates normalcy and insurgent mercenary chief Prigozhin justifies himself. The chaos in Russia will probably not have a short-term impact on the situation in Ukraine, but it will have a lasting impact on the country's political elite.
By Viktor Funk
Is the EU failing as a mediator between Belgrade and Pristina? Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell briefed foreign ministers Monday on the latest escalation. Parliamentarians accuse Borrell and his special envoy Lajčák of appeasement toward the Serbian leadership.
By Stephan Israel
The debate about 5G networks in Europe is raging. It revolves around security, speed and costs. Now another aspect has come into play: reciprocity. While China opens its 5G network to the Swedish provider Ericsson, Huawei can no longer roll-out 5G networks in Sweden. The security issue is also being approached in the wrong way.
By Frank Sieren
China has set out to become a leading world power in science and research. The renowned Nature Index actually believes China is well on its way. But the plethora of scientific papers and economic innovations are only part of the truth.
By Marcel Grzanna
Whether and when companies can refuse to disclose data with reference to trade secrecy is the central point of contention at the next trilogue on the Data Act. Will it be concluded?
By Corinna Visser
China sells more to Germany than Germany sells to China, meaning the trade balance is negative. But the statistics distort the situation. This is because most German products are made in China for China.
By Frank Sieren
