German Economy Minister Habeck presented possible support instruments to ensure a stable supply of raw materials to German industry yesterday. He said that everyone recognized the urgency and direction of the measures. This does not sound like the raw materials paradigm change NGOs call for.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Bartholomäus Grill is Germany's best-known Africa correspondent. Over the past 40 years, he witnessed how China continuously expanded its presence on the continent. Nevertheless, he believes that prejudices about Chinese neo-colonialism are wrong. In the new "race for Africa," the People's Republic is taking a more far-sighted approach than the Europeans. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Grill.
By Redaktion Table
Groundbreaking days in the conflict between the US and China: While the CCP defines China's future policy at the Party Congress, the White House presents its National Security Strategy in Washington. The disputed areas come to light. This increases the pressure – also on Europe and Germany.
By Michael Radunski
EU heads of state and government will discuss Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's package against high energy prices today. The summit's intention is to send a signal of unity. The proposals are supposed to be adopted before the end of November.
By Redaktion Table
There can be no successful energy transition without smart grids. Smart metering systems are an important component of such smart grids, and Germany now wants to accelerate the installation of smart meters.
By Corinna Visser
Parallel to the National Party Congress in Beijing, Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee delivers the first keynote speech of his term in office. The former police officer plans to create housing and solve the shortage of skilled workers. But the central element remains national security, which brought large parts of the political opposition behind bars.
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany must not repeat the mistakes of its Russia policy with China, demands German Foreign Minister Baerbock. The majority of Germans are apparently also prepared to pay a price for reducing economic dependence on China. The German government's new China strategy will show whether Chancellor Scholz's proclaimed turning point will also reach Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
More and more young Chinese flee the stresses of city life and head for the countryside. The government encourages this trend by creating "beautiful villages" for young creative individuals and by shaping poor farmers into better consumers.
By Fabian Peltsch
The co-legislators want to compromise on combustion engine phase-out and fleet limits in a single trilogue session on Oct. 27. This indicates that a favorite of the FDP election campaign will be cleared away: Synthetic fuels are then unlikely to play a crucial role in decarbonizing passenger cars.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission presented its package of measures against higher energy prices, two days before the heads of state and government meeting. But the member states are still pursuing different goals.
By Manuel Berkel
