Porsche and Siemens Energy want to test the use of e-fuels with a new production plant in Chile. But proponents of alternative fuels feel thwarted by EU fleet limits and energy taxation. They are calling for more openness to technology. Environmentalists disagree.
By Lukas Knigge
With two weeks to go until the Bundestag elections, the parties are already preparing for lengthy exploratory talks. Europe.Table has examined European, climate and digital policy to identify lines of conflict and possible compromises. Today: the election program of Alliance 90/The Greens.
By Lukas Knigge
Yesterday, the Agriculture Committee confirmed the new multi-billion aid package for Europe's farmers. Some Committee members could also benefit from it. Therefore, accusations of bias were raised on the fringes of the vote.
By Timo Landenberger
In southern China, Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known evidence that a wake included a beer. The 9,000-years-old remains prove that China, which has found its return to a beer nation in recent decades, has a long tradition of barley and rice juice. Once considered a luxury commodity, the People's Republic now consumes twice as much beer as the USA and more than five times as much as Germany.
By Frank Sieren
Evergrande's default is emblematic of the systemic problems Chinese real estate groups are facing. For many years, the real estate boom fueled both the country's credit and construction industries. But now the group's shares are falling to their lowest level in six years. Fears of a domino effect are running high.
By Ning Wang
Germany and other EU countries are providing massive funding for private-sector projects to accelerate the market ramp-up for hydrogen. The first two IPCEI projects have now been submitted to the Commission, and more than 100 companies are involved.
By Till Hoppe
The date has been set: On September 29, representatives of the EU Commission and the US administration will meet to kick off the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council. Quick results are not to be expected – but the body could make more of the much-evoked community of values, especially in digital policy.
By Redaktion Table
After the Commission, Parliament and governments had to practice the practical effects of previous digital policies due to the pandemic, the regulatory course is now to be set for the future: digital policy projects that could make progress under the Slovenian Council Presidency – Part 1 of our fall outlook.
By Jasmin Kohl
The dispute over the controversial Supply Chain Act has been simmering within the Commission for months. Thousands of companies will be affected and are pressing for legal clarity – especially since there are already different national regulations. But a European solution is not in sight. Too many interests are at play.
By Charlotte Wirth
Annalena Baerbock doesn't think it's a good idea for Germany to go it alone on China policy - because in her view this weakens Europe's position. In the interview she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The top candidate of the Green Party answered the questions in writing. You can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election here.
By Felix Lee
