Because Western competitors are withdrawing from Russia, Chinese tech companies could actually go on the offensive there now. So far, however, they are holding back. Their fear of the USA is strong.
By Redaktion Table
Serbia has so far not joined the EU sanctions against Russia. In a letter, members of the liberal Renew parliamentary group have addressed EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging her to put accession talks with Serbia on hold for the time being and to freeze the associated funding. But the consequences could further complicate the EU's difficult relationship with the candidate country.
By Falk Steiner
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee adopted the report on the "Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive" (CSRD). It aims to make it easier for the public and investors to access reliable information about a company's impact on people and the planet.
By Lukas Knigge
The term is only eleven years old, but already it unites almost all political camps and institutions: Dark Patterns. Parliament, the Council and the Commission all want to put a stop to manipulative design tricks. But a hearing of the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee showed that there is no panacea.
By Redaktion Table
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies discovered railways as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. Since 2016, volumes have increased tenfold. Russia's war in Ukraine is starting to have an impact. Contractors fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.
By Redaktion Table
China's tech shares are in a tailspin. For a month, they went rapidly downhill. This was followed by a recovery on Wednesday. But the losses have not yet been recovered. Analysts warn that the slide could continue, as the tech giants are in the grip of Chinese and US regulators.
By Redaktion Table
Russia allegedly asked China for economic and military aid for its war in Ukraine. Beijing is said to have signaled willingness to help, according to US officials. China, however, branded the reports as deliberate US disinformation. Military aid would be a massive escalation. Nevertheless, the question arises: How could Beijing provide military support to Moscow?
By Michael Radunski
While the EU Parliament is still struggling to find a majority position on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU finance ministers agreed on a general approach on Tuesday. However, some elementary questions remain unresolved.
By Lukas Knigge
Isolated in Germany, in good company in Europe: The German finance minister is pushing ahead with his plans for a gasoline rebate. He is relying on the French EU presidency for support.
By Eric Bonse
The sharp rise in Covid deaths in Hong Kong has one main reason: a low vaccination rate among the elderly. This does not bode well for Mainland China. Because its vulnerable age groups also have low immunity.
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