Following the halt in Russian gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, the EU Commission is defending itself against attempts at blackmail. Experts are making predictions about the effects on the affected states and transits to the rest of the EU.
By Eric Bonse
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the cost of fertilizers has skyrocketed. Russia is one of the most important exporting countries on the world market. The price development is putting enormous pressure on European agriculture and could have an impact on food supplies.
By Timo Landenberger
The German government has prohibited the takeover of a German manufacturer of respiratory equipment by the Beijing-based company Aeonmed. The problem: The merger has already been completed and filled with life for the past three years. The Chinese side has already invested heavily and pushed new projects.
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China is the world's largest steel producer. The sector is one of the biggest climate offenders in the People's Republic. To achieve its climate goals, China focuses on recycling steel scrap.
By Ning Wang
In the 1950s, the cars of Bremen-based engineer Carl F.W. Borgward were a symbol of the German economic miracle. There was great enthusiasm in 2015 when the Chinese company Foton acquired the brand and announced a new beginning. This dream has now died with the company's bankruptcy.
By Felix Lee
Germany has been criticized for days for allegedly dragging its feet on arms deliveries to Ukraine. Even Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has come under fire; the Greens and FDP are calling for more action and better communication. Now the German government is going on the offensive.
By Eric Bonse
For weeks, this has been the subject of much excited commentary: Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has made a takeover bid for Twitter. Now the offer seems successful – but the self-proclaimed free speech activist is buying a platform that will be subject to even more regulation in the future.
By Falk Steiner
According to a new study, direct investment from the People's Republic increased last year but remains at a relatively low level. Beijing's "zero covid" policy is responsible for this – but so are deterrent rules in the EU.
By Amelie Richter
Global direct investment from the People's Republic increased only marginally last year, a team of researchers from the think tank Merics and Rhodium Group reported in a recent study. FDI in Europe is far from previous peaks. New EU rules could further dampen investment appetite.
By Amelie Richter
There is a mysterious gap in China's Covid strategy: While other countries have stripped the disease of its terror through mRNA vaccination, China clings to expensive and excruciating lockdowns as its only remedy for Omicron. But now the approval of BioNTech's vaccine could gain momentum.
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