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
The Managing Director of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) misses a vigorous stand by the German government for German interests. The European response to the US subsidy program IRA must be a Regulation Reduction Act, demands Wolfgang Große Entrup in an interview with Stefan Braun, Manuel Berkel and Till Hoppe.
By Till Hoppe
Peter Humphrey worked as a fraud investigator in China until he was sentenced to two years in jail in Shanghai for illegally obtaining personal information. His warning: The anti-espionage law, which applies from July 1, poses considerable risks for foreign companies. Marcel Grzanna spoke with Humphrey.
By Marcel Grzanna
The agricultural sector must significantly reduce its emissions to achieve the EU's climate targets. The Commission is now working on an early-stage pricing model. However, the hurdles are high, and time is running out.
By Timo Landenberger
International law expert Markus Krajewski from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg is on of the experts regarding the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. He considers a complaint against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW to be justified. In an interview with Caspar Dohmen, he discusses the roles of entrepreneurs, auditing firms and BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control).
By Redaktion Table
Just last year, Chinese manufacturers were unable to export one million vehicles abroad due to a lack of transportation options by water and rail. This has recently changed: China is becoming the world's leader in car exports.
By Christian Domke Seidel
