The coalition in Berlin is having great difficulty agreeing on the 2024 budget. It would still have grants of €28 billion from the Corona reconstruction fund at its disposal. But the disbursement has failed so far because the federal government does not meet the formal requirements.
By Markus Grabitz
China restricts the export of two industrial metals important for car chips, of all things. This puts Europe's industry once again between the fronts of the trade war between China and the USA.
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The EU Commission plans to present its long-awaited proposal for the de-regulation of genetic engineering law on Wednesday. The first draft leaked two weeks ago points to a radical realignment. Consumer advocates, agricultural producers, and SPD and Green agricultural politicians are alarmed.
By Annette Bruhns
The EU Commission will present a directive on soil health on Wednesday. But instead of limit values and binding targets, it is mainly about data collection and monitoring. Yet the Commission itself writes that soils are in poor condition and something must be done. However, it finds itself in a political quandary.
By Lukas Knigge
In the EU, the development of capacities for the production of batteries for electric cars is proceeding too slowly. As a result, exports to the United Kingdom will be subject to tariffs of ten percent from January. The industry association VDA is calling on the Commission to renegotiate the passage on rules of origin in the TCA free trade agreement with London.
By Markus Grabitz
The recovery after the zero-covid opening has already ended. The People's Republic must prepare for continued slowing growth. Particularly worrying: youth unemployment remains high, confidence low.
By Redaktion Table
Apple's new VR glasses are dominated by Chinese suppliers. For the first time, the US company is even turning to a supplier from the People's Republic for the first generation of a new product. This is a thorn in the side of the US government. But Apple cannot leave China quickly.
By Frank Sieren
Despite climate deniers propping up the government in Stockholm, experts are pleased with the Swedish EU Presidency on climate policy: Fair negotiations, successful legislation, and many proposals implemented. And if there were any doubts, Sweden voted against itself.
By Redaktion Table
Together with sinologist Daniel Leese, journalist Shi Ming has published the essay collection "Chinesisches Denken der Gegenwart" (Contemporary Chinese Thought), where key texts by Chinese intellectuals have been translated into German for the first time. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Shi Ming about today's struggles of China's intellectual elite and the values vacuum in society.
By Redaktion Table
With tests in the skies above the South China Sea, China is advancing its plans for its own satellite internet. It follows the example of Starlink, the system developed by the US company SpaceX. Beijing considers it a threat to national security.
By Jörn Petring
