A bitter disappointment for the Chinese tech scene: While the US company OpenAI is celebrating huge successes with its artificial intelligence ChatGPT, Chinese AI company Baidu does not seem to be able to keep up for the moment.
By Redaktion Table
Brussels wants to reduce its dependence on China for key raw materials. To achieve this, the EU is to cover a significant share of its demand for critical raw materials on its own by 2030. To achieve this, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened. A first draft of how to achieve this has been presented by the Brussels-based authority.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Yesterday, the Commission presented its draft for the Critical Raw Materials Act. Along the value chain, projects for 16 strategic raw materials are to be given top priority. Criticism has been levelled above all at the requirements for strengthening the circular economy.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The chairman of the European Parliament's Trade Committee criticizes Commission President von der Leyen for her course toward China. If the US wants to strengthen its own economic dominance, Europe must take a clear stance, the SPD politician demands in an interview with Eric Bonse.
By Eric Bonse
The 27 EU environment ministers will meet today, Thursday, for the Environment Council in Brussels. The focus is on the revision of the directive on industrial emissions. On the eve of the Council, the German government has still not found a common position on this directive, which is important for Germany.
By Claire Stam
It was clear from the outset that it would be controversial: The European Media Freedom Act (MFA) aims to address grievances in Europe's media landscape. There is criticism of many aspects – and from very different motives. The European Parliament's rapporteur wants to split up the project – but there is no majority for this in the Council.
By Falk Steiner
So far, "forest certificates" have not had the best reputation in climate policy because they are an invitation to greenwashing. At the One Forest Summit in Gabon, experts and politicians made a new proposal: "nature certificates" and improved carbon credits should protect rainforests, fund climate action and reform private climate finance.
By Redaktion Table
On his South American trip, Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck also discussed green hydrogen and energy partnerships with Colombia. But the country is struggling with the direction and timeframe for its energy transition. Currently, oil, coal and gas still generate high government revenues. Now there is talk about whether green hydrogen can replace them.
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The European Union has presented its priorities for COP28. The focus is, in particular, on avoiding greenhouse gases. This also includes a global phase-out of all fossil fuels – a goal the EU already sought at the last COP in Sharm el-Sheikh, but ultimately failed to push through.
By Lukas Knigge
Sofia opposes EU climate policy and wants to reverse its coal phase-out plans. High electricity prices make electricity exports more attractive than aid from Brussels. Nevertheless, experts believe that the end of coal in Bulgaria is inevitable.
By Redaktion Table
