The Fit for 55 package is to be adopted "quickly and with a high level of ambition". European emissions trading should ensure the phase-out of coal by 2030, and hydrogen IPCEIs should be implemented swiftly. The German government is relying fully on the EU to implement its climate protection plans.
By Lukas Knigge
As part of its Fit for 55 package, the EU Commission has proposed the introduction of a CO2 limit offset for imports. Recently, the European Parliament's rapporteur presented his draft and called for some far-reaching changes. Environmentalists welcome the proposals, while the industry is shocked.
By Timo Landenberger
Because Evergrande and other Chinese real estate developers are fighting for their future, the rating agency Fitch is predicting a sharp drop in prices on China's housing market. But will Beijing really let it get that far?
By Redaktion Table
Chinese logistics giant Meituan is already planning to regularly rely on drones for their food deliveries this year. These mini air freighters are already soaring the skies of the tech metropolis Shenzhen. They deliver meals to food stations that resemble large vending machines. For now, however, they are only intended to supplement the driver fleet.
By Frank Sieren
After three difficult years, China's car market is growing again. However, in an interview with China.Table, industry expert Stefan Bratzel from CAM warns German automakers not to focus too much on China. While it is true that demand for EVs, in particular, is on the rise there, but German carmakers are barely benefiting from this. Chip shortages, supply bottlenecks, and homemade problems are putting them under pressure. And now the Chinese competition is also venturing into Europe. Felix Lee spoke with Bratzel.
By Felix Lee
EU citizens are calling for more speed on matters of climate protection and more money for environmentally friendly agriculture. But whether the proposals for the Conference on the Future of Europe will be implemented is unclear.
By Eric Bonse
China is one of the biggest drivers of climate change. At the same time, the People's Republic is more severely affected by the impact of the climate crisis than other countries. It could face costs in the trillions over the next few decades if the global community does not intensify climate protection. This is shown in a new study by Tsinghua University.
By Nico Beckert
The Covid crisis is hitting the international shipping industry hard – including Genting Hong Kong. The owner of the East German MV Werften is experiencing payment difficulties. As a result, the traditional German shipyards had to file for insolvency on Monday, after a long period of anxiety.
By Michael Radunski
The European Union plans to launch the first projects of its Global Gateway infrastructure initiative in mid-2022. However, many details of Europe's counterpart to the Chinese Silk Road are still open. Nevertheless, the German economy is confident about the project.
By Amelie Richter
According to the Commission's draft taxonomy bill, investments in nuclear power are to be classified as "sustainable." But there are gaps in the Commission's proposal. The Commission also sets standards for technologies that do not yet exist. This provides critics with a broad attack surface.
By Charlotte Wirth
