At the urging of the EU and the USA, Switzerland has adopted the Western sanctions against Russia. Given its key role in commodity trade, however, Switzerland is likely to be forced back into action soon.
By Redaktion Table
The demand for a ban on imports of Russian oil and gas failed to win a majority at the informal EU summit at the Palace of Versailles. The call for caps on energy prices also remains controversial.
By Redaktion Table
Hardly anyone thought it possible that Putin would follow through with this war of aggression. But also hardly anyone expected this global wave of solidarity against the war. Which of these two movements will prevail? The new solidarity among the global community could send a powerful signal to Beijing – and its greedy eyes on Taiwan.
By Frank Sieren
Will China abide by Western sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis? Looking at Iran as an example shows how Beijing and Moscow could undermine the punitive measures. But Beijing has so far shown little inclination to undermine the sanctions on a grand scale.
By Michael Radunski
Germany and the Netherlands strongly reject a reconstruction fund 2.0 - dispute looms at the special summit in Versailles.
By Eric Bonse
It is supposed to be a plan for more energy security in Europe. But the REPower EU package presented on Tuesday is primarily a list of tasks that the Commission and member states want to complete by the summer. Here, we provide an overview.
By Manuel Berkel
The new battery regulation aims to strengthen Europe as a location for the production of rechargeable batteries. Recycling is to make the industry independent of raw material imports, and strict social and environmental requirements are to set standards.
By Redaktion Table
Germany's departure from the previous cornerstone of its defense policy is raising eyebrows in Beijing. Will the turning point proclaimed by Chancellor Scholz also be felt in the Asia-Pacific region? Germany's China strategy could change fundamentally.
By Redaktion Table
EV sales are booming on the Chinese market. According to the forecast of the Chinese car association CPCA, 5.5 million EVs will be sold this year. But after the chip shortage, another shortage looms: a lack of batteries. This shortage is now jeopardizing sales projections.
By Redaktion Table
As early as this year, the Commission wants to reduce the EU's dependence on Russian gas by two-thirds. Gas storage facilities are to be considered critical infrastructure throughout Europe in the future. Brussels issues a thinly-veiled threat to the operator Gazprom.
By Manuel Berkel
