Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also destroyed Russia's primary business model, says expert Thane Gustafson: Export revenues from oil and gas are shrinking, jeopardizing the national budget. The country is "completely unprepared for climate change."
By Bernhard Pötter
The gas crisis seems to be over for the time being. But whether the easing of tensions will last depends on many conditions. The most important variable: Will the lower prices be enough for industrial production in the EU to pick up again? British researchers, meanwhile, consider China's influence to be surprisingly small.
By Manuel Berkel
The Council may be close to an agreement on the Data Act. While the German government is still looking for its position on the fifth compromise, the industry has already reached its verdict: better, but not good enough.
By Corinna Visser
This weekend, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit India. The topic of climate and green industries will also be part of the talks. Like the EU and the US, India is preparing massive aid for new technologies in solar technology, green hydrogen and electromobility.
By Redaktion Table
Wang Yi was received in Moscow by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The meeting is of symbolic importance shortly before the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine. However, whether the two sides discussed China's planned peace initiative remains unknown.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has started production in Thuringia. Among them are 400 Chinese expats. Media have tried to knit an economic thriller out of their visa requirements. The small irregularities were mainly due to Covid.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Morocco and Spain are planning a gigantic construction project under the Strait of Gibraltar. They want to connect Africa and Europe for vehicles, high-speed trains, and natural gas. The great project also requires German expertise.
By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Three appearances, three times the invocation of unity. Putin's State of the Union address makes it clear that he is preparing his country for a long period of war. Joe Biden is received like a pop star in Warsaw. In Brussels, NATO, the EU, and Ukraine demonstrate cohesion.
By Viktor Funk
Since its release, the film has been praised as a cultural milestone - especially in the state media. As the movie series "Wolf Warrior" before it, politically aware viewers can learn a lot about China's self-conception from the sequel to "Wandering Earth".
By Fabian Peltsch
China's new security concept, the Global Security Initiative (GSI), envisages new ground rules for a world order that is not based on the principle of the strongest. The concept may not be taken seriously by the West, but there is interest in the Global South and other emerging countries.
By Frank Sieren
