Gas prices, and with them energy prices, are on a roller coaster ride. There is disagreement about the right lessons to be learned from the price hike. Some countries call for an energy union in which the EU Commission negotiates gas contracts for the member states. Others – including Germany – are critical of far-reaching market reforms.
By Lukas Knigge
One and a half weeks after the election it is certain: the traffic light coalition will get its chance. Now the SPD, Greens and FDP will continue to sound out a possible coalition. These talks are also expected to be comparatively brief – but will begin with a six-hour meeting at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds starting at 11 a.m. today, Thursday.
By Falk Steiner
The EU environment ministers discussed the most important points on Wednesday at their first meeting since the presentation of the Fit for 55 package. There was fierce opposition to the planned emissions trading in the buildings and transport sectors. Ideas also differed widely on burden sharing and carbon standards for cars.
By Timo Landenberger
Huachen Automotive was forced into bankruptcy. Bank Huarong, on the other hand, was rescued. HNA has to go through a painful restructuring. And Evergrande? The decisions to rescue or restructure ailing companies expose Beijing's strategy towards financial market risks. The dilemma faced by Chinese planners is strikingly similar to that faced by regulators in Western countries.
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More and more civil society organizations in Hong Kong are surrendering. Trade unionists, activists, and media representatives fear prosecution by the authorities. Resistance to Beijing's authoritarian takeover of the city is beginning to shift overseas, where former parliamentarians and activists are stepping up their lobbying efforts.
By Marcel Grzanna
Facebook is making one negative headline after another. Following serious allegations by whistleblower Haugen, Monday night's six-hour blackout showed just how dependent our communications are on a single company. The debates about the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act could be significantly influenced by these developments.
By Redaktion Table
Today the Greens and the FDP will decide on the further course of the exploratory talks, and then the search for a compromise can begin. Read why this is no easy decision and even more difficult given the election calendar.
By Falk Steiner
China has commissioned a plant for the vitrification of nuclear waste. This technology is supposed to help tackle the problem of waste disposal. Beijing calls it a breakthrough. But Western scientists are skeptical and warn of risks.
By Frank Sieren
