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Oliver-Blank-Quelle ZVEI
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'Turning away from China would come at a high price'

China is more important than ever for the German electronics industry. Nevertheless, the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry is also in favor of a tougher stance toward Beijing – and is currently involved in the German government's China strategy. This is because the Chinese government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance. However, Oliver Blank, who is in charge of global affairs at the ZVEI, says that politicians in Germany and Europe should not impose too many requirements. Felix Lee spoke with Blank.

By Felix Lee

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France prepares for power outages

Due to idle nuclear power plants in France, 60 percent of citizens there have to reckon with hours of power outages in winter. For Germany, according to a new extreme scenario, it will be of "utmost importance" to supply gas-fired power plants with fuel even in the event of a gas shortage.

By Redaktion Table

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Europe's response options to the IRA

How should the EU respond to the Inflation Reduction Act, with which the US government is promoting climate-friendly technologies? In Berlin, Paris and Brussels, there are discussions about higher subsidies, faster procedures and new EU funds. Some options are already emerging.

By Till Hoppe

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Michel is not being heard in Beijing

During three hours of talks in Beijing with Xi Jinping, EU Council President Charles Michel addresses the current protests as well as the war in Ukraine but achieves few concrete concessions. Xi, on the other hand, does not want to see any "real strategic conflicts or differences".

By Amelie Richter

epa10341007 A delivery man wearing a face mask walks at Raffles city shopping mall in Beijing, China, 01 December 2022. Many shopping malls in Beijing, including Raffles City and Shunyi Longhua Outlets Shopping Plaza, announced the reopening of the malls from 01 December 2022, with a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours for customers to enter. EPA-EFE/WU HAO
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Cities ease lockdowns after protests

Beijing avoids openly addressing the protests over the weekend. The central government passes the buck to local authorities. At least some restrictions are now being lifted. The next phase of the opening could be initiated by the People's Congress in March.

By Redaktion Table

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Habeck forges own China strategy

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has formulated his own China strategy. The 100-page document is a clear departure from the course of his predecessors. It follows the line of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, but certainly not that of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Habeck also causes uproar with a comment on Taiwan.

By Redaktion Table

Charles Michel in Peking
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Michel and Xi talk past each other

During three hours of talks in Beijing with Xi Jinping, EU Council President Charles Michel addresses the current protests as well as the war in Ukraine, but achieves few concrete concessions. Xi, on the other hand, does not want to see any “real strategic conflicts or differences”. Ultimately, it only reveals how deep the rift between the EU and China currently is.

By Amelie Richter

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EU: Carbon pricing for maritime transport is on the way

Emissions from maritime shipping will be covered by European emissions trading in the future - a historic step. The EU Commission also presents first proposals on how it intends to certify carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. This has been met with some considerable criticism.

By Lukas Knigge

Fatih Birol (Vorsitzender IEA,Internationale Energie Agentur). Einzelbild,angeschnittenes Einzelmotiv,Portraet,Portrait,
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'The golden age of natural gas and oil is ending'

Despite the renaissance of fossil fuels at COP27, IEA chief Fatih Birol sees strong momentum for the global energy transition. Birol predicts a peak in gas consumption soon. But the 1.5-degree target will require trillions in investment. He advises Germany not to venture into fracking.

By Alexandra Endres