The EU Commission has presented options on how member states can counter high energy prices. These emergency measures are to be discussed at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The Commission also presented its proposal for minimum gas storage volumes in the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
What is US President Biden planning? At a marathon summit in Brussels, he could impose new sanctions against Russia – but also announce an energy partnership with the EU. Commission head von der Leyen hopes for liquefied gas made in the USA.
By Eric Bonse
China's authorities warn of a poor harvest. Extreme weather resulting from climate change has hit agriculture. However, the People's Republic has built up large stockpiles. Under certain circumstances, the country could even release supplies to aid poorer countries. However, the country's own supply clearly has priority.
By Nico Beckert
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been struggling with problems in the People's Republic for some time because its new 737 Max is still not permitted to operate there. The crash of the 737-800 now makes matters even worse.
By Redaktion Table
Putin's war is driving American, European and Chinese chip production into a dangerous bottleneck: Ukraine supplies about half of the world's neon. Even in China, the second-largest producer of neon, prices have risen 900 percent since the start of the war. Putin is now able to negotiate with the West: cutting-edge chips in exchange for neon.
By Frank Sieren
The European Parliament is beginning the real work on the artificial intelligence regulation: One committee meeting follows the next. The lead rapporteurs have presented an ambitious timetable. However, given the many open points, it is questionable whether this can be adhered to.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
While the European Parliament is working on new regulations against the design tricks known as "dark patterns", data and consumer protection activists are setting about enforcing the laws already in place to curb the phenomenon. The European Data Protection Board has now published guidelines for dark patterns on social media platforms. Those who deliberately deceive or trick their customers may soon be put on notice or even sued. But before that, those affected have the opportunity to comment.
By Redaktion Table
Evergrande has run out of money – that much is clear. The company cannot even present its annual balance sheet. This process shows: Large corporate bankruptcies often do not end with bankruptcy proceedings. Especially in China, an agonizingly long phase of denial of reality usually follows instead.
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Russia is not the only problematic partner for China. North Korea is also stirring up trouble with a never-ending series of missile tests. Beijing needs Pyongyang and therefore must continue to defend Kim's actions.
By Christiane Kuehl
With the new "Strategic Compass", the foreign ministers clear the way for a military intervention force. But it comes too late for the Ukraine war. A peace solution is also not in sight.
By Eric Bonse
