The European Court of Auditors wants to keep a close eye on the Commission and member states as they implement the NextGenerationEU buildup program. In an interview with Table.Media, Klaus-Heiner Lehne, a German member of the Court, says where he sees a potential need for improvement.
By Max Mustermann
By 2030, all new city buses are to be emission-free. This is provided for in the Commission's proposal for carbon regulation on heavy-duty vehicles, which was presented yesterday. Exceptions are possible. If the terrain is mountainous and weather conditions are challenging, the Commission can still allow contingents of combustion engine city buses after 2030.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is hoping for a fresh start in 2022 that could bolster European companies across the country.
By Christiane Kuehl
For the past four years, China has failed to fulfill its obligation to report to the UN Social Committee. It is only this week that the country is addressing a list of allegations, particularly from the Tibetans. But China is resorting to vile measures to discredit the allegations.
By Marcel Grzanna
Without a significant increase in CO2 storage, a climate-neutral Europe is out of reach. The EU Commission focuses primarily on carbon farming and has launched a legal framework for the certification of CO2 sinking capacity. But this is precisely what could jeopardize the goals.
By Timo Landenberger
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is working on key points to make domestic mining more ecological. The mining industry sees no need for action here – but hopes for faster approval procedures.
By Leonie Düngefeld
China's emissions trading still has numerous flaws and is no effective climate action instrument. Now the government aims to improve the data collection of corporate emissions. A hard emissions cap and an expansion of emissions trading are not expected before the end of the 2020s.
By Nico Beckert
The acquisition of a stake in the Hamburg container terminal Tollerort by the Chinese Cosco Group has not yet been sealed, even after the decision deadline has expired. Talks about details are still ongoing behind closed doors.
By Christiane Kuehl
In the conflict over alleged spy balloons, China now accuses the USA. Meanwhile, reports of Chinese military balloons over Taiwan reveal the true extent of the Chinese campaign is far from clear.
By Michael Radunski
Until now, China was the most populous country in the world. But now the population is declining – and earlier than expected; India is currently surpassing it. In an interview with Felix Lee, demography expert Yi Fuxian explains the consequences for society, the economy and the rest of the world.
By Redaktion Table
