Medical professionals and Medtech manufacturers are sounding the alarm. Many medical devices for rare diseases could disappear from the market due to the stringent requirements of the new EU Medical Devices Regulation – at the expense of patients. Surgical instruments and implants for children appear to be particularly affected.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
As of today, according to the Kremlin, Russian gas is to be paid for only in rubles. But because the Western countries insist on the contractually agreed payment in euros or dollars, the Kremlin has come up with a detour via Gazprom Bank. However, this is unlikely to change anything.
By Lukas Knigge
The economic situation seemed shaky even before the Shanghai lockdown. The curfew in the economic metropolis is now bringing all the pent-up fears to the surface. Omicron, the Ukraine crisis and high commodity prices mutually amplify each other and jeopardize growth.
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China continues to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific: Beijing has forged a security partnership with the Solomon Islands. A US admiral even accuses Beijing of militarizing the South China Sea.
By Christiane Kuehl
ASEAN nations have declined an invitation to a summit in Washington on short notice. The Southeast Asian states do not want to be forced to side with the West in the conflict with Russia. This is because the balance of power in Asia tends to shift toward China.
By Frank Sieren
The Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and the Artificial Intelligence Act are three major EU regulations. The EU Commission plays an important role in the enforcement of all three. But can it really handle the supervision? Funding based on the polluter pays principle could provide a solution here – and cause new problems.
By Falk Steiner
With a comprehensive package of legislation, the Commission wants to gear almost all goods sold in the EU towards the circular economy. It presented its own initiatives for textiles and construction products, and there are now timetables and priorities for other sectors.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany and other member states are preparing for Russia to cut gas supplies due to the ruble dispute. A phone call between the German chancellor and the Russian president did not resolve the ongoing payment issue.
By Till Hoppe
Beijing has been reforesting woodlands across the country for years - with varying degrees of success. While China has achieved success in the Gobi Desert, other tree planting campaigns have not had the desired effects. The success of reforestation in the fight against climate change also depends on the type of trees planted.
By Ning Wang
Geely wants to develop the software required for smart cars with its subsidiary EcarX - and have the corresponding chips manufactured to match. Parts of the technology come from a hidden champion in Germany. EcarX will go into mass production this year with China's first 7-nanometer chip designed for use in cars.
By Frank Sieren
