Major automotive supplier Continental has been caught in the crossfire of a new trade conflict between the EU and China. The automotive industry is threatened with supply problems. The EU must formulate an appropriate response. And the German traffic light coalition is now forced to sort out its China policy on the fly at a crisis meeting at Vice-Chancellor Habeck's home.
By Redaktion Table
Yesterday's EU summit was supposed to be about a coordinated approach by the member states to the pandemic. Yet, some countries are already implementing their own measures. The Commission fears a "fragmentation" of the rules.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
The EU is venturing far ahead with its decision on Russia – it is threatening tough sanctions even before the country's feared invasion of Ukraine. The possible punitive measures could hit Russia hard, but they are risky for Europe and Germany.
By Eric Bonse
Not only Covid is to blame, when goods are missing. By setting trade barriers, politics had no small part in the current trade disruptions. IfW Kiel highlights the reasons for the current supply chain problems – and gives a somewhat pessimistic forecast for 2022.
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Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's head of government, fears a low voter turnout in the upcoming elections and is promoting free bus transport to the ballot box. At the same time, she wants to bolster police security.
By Marcel Grzanna
The heads of state and government fail to bridge their differences of opinion. Emissions trading and taxonomy in particular are causing controversy.
By Timo Landenberger
With the revision of the buildings directive, the EU Commission wants to finally put the energy-intensive sector on the path to climate neutrality. On Wednesday, the authority presented its plans. The planned renovation obligation, in particular, is causing controversy.
By Timo Landenberger
Long-term data on ground-zero Covid patients show: About half of the COVID-19 patients from the Wuhan outbreak are still suffering from health problems. Some symptoms even become more severe after six months.
By Frank Sieren
Actually, the deal was clear. But David Sassoli would have liked to stay on as President of the European Parliament for more than half of the term. Now he is likely to be succeeded by a woman – whose view of women's rights is causing some debate.
By Jasmin Kohl
In January, a huge economic free-trading area will be established with the RCEP. What was intended to be a free trade agreement of the Southeast Asian confederation ASEAN, now mainly benefits China, Japan and South Korea. In this way, the People's Republic is becoming part of a regional free trade agreement for the first time.
By Christiane Kuehl
