According to information available to Europe.Table, Commission President von der Leyen has announced that the revision of the Chemicals Regulation will be postponed. Industry and members of the European Union pushed for this – they warn of further burdens. But resistance is stirring among the member states.
By Markus Grabitz
Prague is the scene of a double summit, today in the new framework of the European Political Community and on Friday as an informal EU summit. But the dispute over the gas price cap and national aid packages overshadow the high-profile meetings.
By Stephan Israel
Stopped trains, rejected containers, unanswered customs applications - Lithuanian shipments to China continue to hang by a thread. Sometimes they get in, sometimes they do not. It is a nerve-wracking situation for the companies. Hope is now placed in Brussels. There, a trade instrument is taking shape that is supposed to provide help.
By Amelie Richter
The German market launch of the Chinese brand Nio is overshadowed by a lawsuit. Audi believes its trademark rights have been infringed and has sued the EV newcomer from the Far East. Two models in particular annoy the German company.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The German "defensive shield" against high energy prices triggers calls in other EU states for new EU debt. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte reject the calls. They are relying on other instruments to reduce high gas prices.
By Redaktion Table
If British Prime Minister and Brexit hardliner Liz Truss had hoped for a glorious first four weeks in office, she will be disappointed today. Not that you can tell that from her media appearances.
By Ella Joyner
Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, representative of the Freudenberg Group in Shanghai and President of the local EU Chamber, talks about the opportunities and risks for German companies in a more self-confident China. The interview was conducted by Frank Sieren.
By Frank Sieren
Getting German news beyond the official state media is often hard for Chinese readers. Some WeChat channels that specialize in political events and social phenomena in Germany aim to provide a more differentiated picture. We present three of them.
By Renxiu Zhao
Paris has unveiled a new legislative proposal to accelerate the development of renewable energy in France. To achieve this, the government is counting on speeding up the issuance of permits and reducing administrative hurdles, which are a problem in France – as they are in most other member states.
By Claire Stam
While German delegates make their appointments in Taipei, Beijing fulminates in its usual fashion about "interference". Meanwhile, a supposed quote from the head of the delegation, Klaus-Peter Willsch, made international rounds – but it was a retranslation of an overly enthusiastic translation into Mandarin.
By Redaktion Table
