Taiwan's indigenous population is more visible today than ever before. For the democratic government in Taipei, they represent a Taiwanese identity that has nothing to do with mainland China. However, discrimination remains a problem.
By Fabian Peltsch
The strategy paper from the CDU and CSU expresses concerns about naivety and lack of knowledge towards China. They propose a central competence center for the federal government as a solution.
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The spring meeting of the World Bank and IMF might bring a little more money for the climate. But that is not enough, says the President of the World Resources Institute, Ani Dasgupta: The entire financial system must be reviewed, he says. Details could emerge at the financial summit of French President Macron.
By Alexandra Endres
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) – an important institution for standardization in Europe – is protesting against the Commission's plans for SEP regulation. Despite criticism, the Commission continues to adhere to its timetable for the patent package.
By Markus Grabitz
Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU is continuing to look for a united approach to dealing with the People's Republic. This became clear during a general debate on China policy in the European Parliament. MEPs criticized EU Commission President von der Leyen's visit with French President Macron. Macron's behavior in particular did not go down well in Strasbourg.
By Amelie Richter
For the German manufacturers, the Auto Shanghai exhibition is the moment of truth. They are present at the world's most important car show with too few new cars and many worries. For the first time in three years, the exhibition is once again taking place with international exhibitors.
By Frank Sieren
The draft report on the electricity market design is to be presented to the EU Parliament as early as May 12. In an interview, rapporteur Nicolás González Casares outlines his ideas for the reform for the first time and also addresses the government in Berlin.
By Manuel Berkel
Heat pumps are mainly manufactured in Germany – for the moment. This is because manufacturers from China are pushing into the booming EU market. More and more components are coming from the People's Republic. The photovoltaic debacle is threatening to repeat itself.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Germans have massively lost market share. The downturn in the EV segment and a fierce price war are weighing on sales. Will the car show in Shanghai bring a comeback? Observers are skeptical.
By Jörn Petring
