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Transport turnaround could fail due to wrong subsidies

CO2 emissions from the new car fleet are to be reduced by 55 percent by 2030, if the EU Commission has its way. According to experts, Germany will hardly be able to achieve its share of this target with the measures laid down in the coalition agreement. The subsidies send the wrong signals and create inappropriate incentives.

By Redaktion Table

Taxonomy: the search for a compromise

According to Green politician Giegold, the traffic light coalition is seeking talks with France to defuse the dispute over nuclear and gas. Investors warn that their inclusion would damage the credibility of the classification.

By Till Hoppe

Evergrande Elektroautos

Electric cars: last hope for Evergrande

Evergrande's bankruptcy seems to be only a matter of time. Group CEO Xu Jiayin is now desperately trying to turn the group's electric car subsidiary into a beacon of hope. As a result, its shares are gaining momentum again.

By Redaktion Table

DMA-DSA: Council adopts general directions

The Council's negotiating position on the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act is fixed. However, despite the approval of all 27 member states, many capitals have registered a whole catalogue of amendments with which they will enter the trialogue with the European Parliament and the Commission next year.

By Jasmin Kohl

China's grand ambitions in innovation and research

Business representatives frequently accuse the Chinese government of unfairly supporting its domestic companies. And indeed, there are some high-profile cases. But China's subsidies in the field of research and development hardly have any positive effects. The framework conditions for innovation also leave much to be desired. But Beijing is taking great efforts to make its economy more innovative.

By Nico Beckert

New accents in European policy

The coalition partners want to strengthen the EU externally and internally — and are even talking about a "federal state". They have also agreed on von der Leyen's personnel.

By Eric Bonse

Energy and climate: many goals, little implementation

The future German government wants to bring forward the phase-out of coal to 2030. In the same year, 80 percent of the electricity demand is to be covered by renewable energies. The traffic light coalition agreement of the contains ambitious climate protection targets, but in many cases fails to provide answers to the question of implementation.

By Timo Landenberger