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Data Act: the next big data debate

What rules should apply to access to data? The Data Act, which the European Commission presented yesterday, is intended to provide answers. But the proposed regulations are highly controversial.

By Falk Steiner

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Interview: How tech sanctions against Russia would work

The first round of sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the EU has mainly hit Russia's financial sector. Now that President Vladimir Putin has ordered the invasion of Ukraine, further measures will follow, including export restrictions on key technologies. In an interview with Falk Steiner, Sophie-Charlotte Fischer of the Center for Security Studies at ETH in Zurich explains what such sanctions against Russia could achieve.

By Falk Steiner

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Supply chains: a directive with loopholes

Yesterday, the European Commission presented the long-awaited supply chain law. The directive goes further than German law. It relates to the entire value chain. Thanks to a liability clause, victims have easier access to EU courts. Nevertheless, the text contains some weaknesses. For example, EU states can determine their own sanctions, which could lead to fragmentation of the internal market. An overview.

By Charlotte Wirth

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Russia's attack on Ukraine has begun

Vladimir Putin has ordered a deployment of the Russian military in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. However, the Russian military is also striking in other parts of the neighboring country.

By Till Hoppe

(201016) -- CHANGJI, Oct. 16, 2020 -- Aerial photo shows the construction site of Fukang pumped-storage power station in
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Power storage – an important component of the energy transition

On the road to a greener electricity mix, power security is also an important matter for China. Just last fall, power shortages even crippled factories in some provinces. A massive expansion of power storage facilities is supposed to ensure that something like that doesn't happen again - but there are difficulties with financing.

By Nico Beckert

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The sweet poison of relaxations

The joint venture requirement, which has been criticized by Western companies for many years, has been relaxed. In addition, the Chinese leadership has also simplified direct investment in the People's Republic. However, what sounds like an opening of China's economy should be approached with caution.

By Christian Domke Seidel

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Nord Stream 2 on hold: Ukraine praises German government's decision

Germany and the EU want to respond to Russia's actions in eastern Ukraine with an array of measures. On Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that certification of the controversial Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline will be put on hold. The US has also imposed sanctions.

By Eric Bonse

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Technology sanctions would hit Russia hard

They are probably not directly included in the first round of sanctions but if the Russian Federation escalates the situation further, technology sanctions are also likely to come into force, which could hit Putin's country hard. After all, Russia is still heavily dependent on Western technology.

By Falk Steiner

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Increasing regulation creates parallel worlds

"China Strategy 2022: Who is still allowed to operate freely on the Chinese market? And at what price? Beijing is currently not only cracking down on the tech sector with more regulation. European companies are facing various hurdles as a result.

By Amelie Richter

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: China's dangerous dual strategy

Naturally, the Ukraine-Russia crisis was also a key topic at the China.Table China Strategy conference 2022. In the geopolitics panel, our invited experts will analyze the contradictions in China's position and discuss how Germany and Europe need to improve their relations with China.

By Michael Radunski