Officially, Xi Jinping has been relentlessly cracking down on corruption for years. Millions of officials have been punished and entire circles of power have been toppled. But behind the scenes, the old system continues to thrive. A new US intelligence report suggests that Xi's family also continues to profit on a grand scale.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chancellor-designate wants German Votes to become the absolute exception. Two experienced Europe experts are to ensure this.
By Till Hoppe
Following the withdrawal of Western institutions, the controversial EACOP oil pipeline from Uganda to Tanzania has now secured its first round of financing from African and Arab banks. The countries are hoping for development and export revenues. Environmentalists criticize that the project violates the NDCs.
By Viktor Funk
The future Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, is being praised not only by her own party, but also by the German Renewable Energy Federation. By contrast, other ministries that are important for climate action are being occupied by people who have hardly attracted any attention on the subject to date.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
What opportunities Germany's new Economy Minister might see in cooperation with China, and why the new Transport Minister is banking on India in the automotive sector.
By Redaktion Table
Under pressure from the Trump administration, World Bank CEO Banga has begun a balancing act at the spring meeting: Rhetorically, the climate issue is falling by the wayside; structurally, Banga is sticking to his reforms. The likely price for this strategy: more World Bank funding for gas and nuclear power.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany's bidding zone is to be split into five electricity price zones according to the recommendation of European grid operators. Business associations are now calling on the new German government to draw up an action plan to prevent the division.
By Manuel Berkel
The stricter US export controls for AI chips could fuel China's technological innovation. One current example is Nvidia and Huawei. As Nvidia is banned from shipping its new AI chip, demand for Huawei's AI chip is exploding.
By Jörn Petring
Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.
By Manuel Berkel
The US leadership has sent the first signs of détente in the trade war. However, both sides would have to be able to present themselves as winners in negotiations. Meanwhile, the window for a solution without major economic devastation is closing.
By Leonardo Pape
