Europe sees itself as a global pioneer in climate protection – and also wants to benefit from this economically. At the World Economic Forum, Commission President von der Leyen spelled out what the response to corresponding industrial programs in the USA or China should look like.
By Till Hoppe
From the German point of view, the planned EU Packaging Ordinance provides significant progress. However, the Commission proposal falls enormously short of the German level on many points. The packaging industry criticizes the planned reusable quotas.
By Leonie Düngefeld
China surpasses Germany in car exports – this news caught the attention of the automotive industry at the start of the week. But while China's numbers included commercial vehicles, Germany's did not. So Germany remains ahead of China for the time being, but this is no reason for the German auto industry to rest easy.
By Frank Sieren
After zero-Covid, full Covid has taken its toll on the economy. But as immunity progresses, economic recovery is considered certain for 2023. However, the declining population is a cause for concern in the long term.
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The EU has a toxic waste problem, criticizes the European Court of Auditors. EU states are steadily producing more hazardous waste. There is no clear strategy for its disposal. Meanwhile, Parliament is debating the reform of the Waste Shipment Regulation. An overview.
By Charlotte Wirth
Martin Schirdewan explains how he intends to lead the parliamentary group in the European Parliament and the ailing federal party at the same time. The Left Party leader also talks about the danger of a split by Sahra Wagenknecht in an interview with Markus Grabitz.
By Markus Grabitz
What is the best way to get data traffic between companies going? Digital spaces should enable exchange and involve many users. The EU sees great potential in this.
By Corinna Visser
Dangerous incidents in the South China Sea are on the rise. But of all places, an area through which one-third of all global trade transits lacks a universally accepted crisis mechanism.
By Michael Radunski
The abrupt end of the zero-Covid policy also creates a serious problem for state propaganda. China's leadership is looking for a new narrative and is resorting to tried-and-tested methods. But the loss of public trust could still have consequences.
By Fabian Peltsch
The first trip of the new Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is to Africa. This has to do with tradition but, above all, with geopolitics. The West also wants to become more active in Africa. Beijing now says: We have been number one in Europe's neighborhood for a long time.
By Michael Radunski
