There is still no resolution in sight in the dispute over the planned oil embargo against Russia. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers in Brussels failed to break the resistance from Hungary.
By Eric Bonse
It was only during the course of Russia's war against Ukraine that the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) found its role as a forum between the USA and the EU. Results have been achieved in the fight against supply bottlenecks and in a close alliance on standardization.
By Stephan Israel
Kuka is a prime example of the fear of German technology being sold off to China. In 2016, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer was acquired by Chinese household appliance manufacturer Midea. At the annual general meeting this Tuesday, the company is to be finally sinicized. The Chinese bosses also intend to buy out the last remaining small German shareholders and then take Kuka off the stock market. They hope this will inject more peace into the company's management. So far, the company's performance has fallen short of expectations.
By Frank Sieren
By ratifying Conventions 29 and 105 of the International Labor Organization (ILO), China has pledged to do everything in its power to prevent possible forced labor. But paper is patient, and the ILO is trapped in its strict procedures. Possible consequences for systematic forced labor in China lie years in the future, despite pressing evidence.
By Marcel Grzanna
Due to the sharp rise in energy costs, the EU Commission may also want to allow state-regulated electricity prices for medium-sized companies. For the gas market, the authority also considers price caps on the exchanges.
By Manuel Berkel
To achieve the climate neutrality goal, the removal of CO2 from the air is indispensable. However, while the natural sinking capacity of forests and the like has been declining for years, technical solutions remain controversial. One way to combine the two: BECCS – bio energy with carbon capture and storage. But here, too, opinions are divided.
By Timo Landenberger
China's government has no problem with draconian curfews, but is hesitant to impose mandatory vaccinations for the elderly. The latter often reject the immunization for fear of side effects. Moreover, authorities get in each other's way, preventing a successful vaccination campaign.
By Redaktion Table
Where hundreds of guests used to come in and out each day, the doors are now locked most of the time: The Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai is now a quarantine hotel. General Manager Gregor Wateler hopes the luxury establishment can resume normal operations by the end of the month. Frank Sieren spoke with Wateler.
By Frank Sieren
Switzerland always wanted to be the "battery of Europe". Russia's war in Ukraine is now heightening concerns about supply bottlenecks for electricity and gas. The unresolved relationship with the EU also plays a role.
By Stephan Israel
The CO2 cap-and-trade mechanism is one of the most important instruments for decarbonizing the industry and protecting against carbon leakage. However, the German government has so far neglected the issue. Industry and climate activists alike are now criticizing this move.
By Lukas Knigge
