For days, the Chinese military had simulated an attack on Taiwan. On Wednesday, Beijing officially declared an end to the exercises, but still intends to keep up the pressure. In the meantime, military experts in Washington are simulating a worst-case scenario. Could the island nation defend itself against an invasion with the help of the United States?
By Redaktion Table
With the Secure Connectivity Initiative, the EU plans a sovereign satellite communications network that will also function during crises. But will young, innovative companies also get a chance to participate in the €6 billion project?
By Corinna Visser
The EU must prepare for the total shutdown of Russian gas supplies, says the Czech Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek in an interview with Hans-Peter Siebenhaar. This also means that the gas emergency plan would have to be adjusted at short notice if necessary.
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Why is China reacting so harshly to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? Among other things, Beijing sees it as a paradigm shift on the part of the US: The historic one-China principle is being deliberately softened. The two sides are thus accusing each other of softening the status quo on the Taiwan Strait.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese EV manufacturer BYD also wants to gain a foothold in Europe. This fall, the brand's cars are to be sold in Germany for the first time. This marks a slow revolution in the domestic market of several premium brands.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Secretary General of the European Parliament, Klaus Welle, will retire in January. Five applications have been received for the post. But the original process to backfill the vacancy is no longer viable. Instead, a package solution could be used, even if it is not a universally popular one.
By Markus Grabitz
Georg Goeres, the European managing director of the US company Indigo Agriculture, is convinced that carbon farming can become a win-win-win situation for the climate, agriculture, and industry. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, he talks about a growing market, accusations of greenwashing, and requirements for the planned EU regulatory framework.
By Timo Landenberger
Decoupling the EU and Germany from China in the wake of geopolitical disputes would cost the German economy almost six times as much as Brexit, according to an ifo study commissioned by the Bavarian Industry Association (vbw). De-globalization is making us poorer, says study author Florian Dorn. But there are ways to significantly cushion the losses. Felix Lee spoke with the Ifo economist.
By Felix Lee
Nancy Pelosi did not only receive approval for her Taiwan visit. There was criticism, especially from Asia, but also from other parts of the world. The accusation was that the speaker of the US House of Representatives had shaken geopolitical stability out of self-interest. Partly because nationalism is on the rise in China, Beijing could feel compelled to make amends for letting Pelosi have her way.
By Frank Sieren
The government in Vienna wants to implement proposals for the electricity price that are circulating for the gas market in Germany. The opposition, on the other hand, wants a comprehensive price cap along the lines of Spain and Portugal.
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