An important step in a growing trend: In Brazil, more trade deals are being settled in yuan than in euro. Now, the country also wants to adopt the Chinese international payment system. This is by no means a solo effort by President Lula. The yuan is also gaining influence in other parts of the world.
By Frank Sieren
With huge discounts, auto manufacturers are currently vying for customers in the Chinese market. European brands are still holding back but becoming increasingly nervous. Market shares are at stake.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The EU prides itself on the "Brussels Effect": its rules and standards often prevail worldwide. But criticism of this is growing louder. Countries in the Global South are resisting "regulatory imperialism" by Europe's sustainability agenda. And they have alternatives.
By Redaktion Table
French President Macron's statements on the Taiwan issue continue to provoke criticism. The government in Paris, however, defends its president. In the EU, Macron has triggered an urgently needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
For the period after 2024, the CSRD provides for new reporting obligations for companies. But the drafting of the corresponding standards is being delayed. French S D MEP Pascal Durand was rapporteur for the process. In an interview with Claire Stam and Leonie Düngefeld, he talks about infighting in the Commission and the goal of reducing reporting requirements in favor of competitiveness.
By Redaktion Table
Hardly any propaganda campaign has endured as steadfastly as that of Lei Feng. Sixty years after the death of the helpful model soldier, China's President Xi Jinping wants his star to shine brighter than ever. However, young Chinese people are largely indifferent to it.
By Fabian Peltsch
Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Beijing – and has to fix the impression that Taiwan is indifferent to Europeans. However, the German government initially refrained from criticizing Macron. German-French conflict is exactly what Beijing wants.
By Stefan Braun
The statements made by French President Macron on the Taiwan issue continue to cause criticism, while the government in Paris defends its president. Within the EU, Macron has sparked a much-needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
Emmanuel Macron complied with Xi Jinping's request and announced that Europe would "follow neither the US nor China" on Taiwan, which the state media celebrated. At the same time, the People's Liberation Army followed up with a fierce maneuver: It practiced encircling Taiwan and engaging targets on the island.
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Europe wants to meet its demand for synthetic fuels through imports from countries that are rich in renewables. But these imports are to be made more difficult – the resistance to this is building.
By Markus Grabitz
