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Car action plan: manufacturers get more time to meet strict climate targets

Car manufacturers do not have to comply with the stricter carbon fleet limits as early as 2025. However, if they do meet them, they will have to do even better in the following years. The Commission wants to make this proposal this month in order to avert fines of up to €16 billion for failing to meet climate targets.

By Markus Grabitz

Rising stars: These officials could lead the CCP into the future

Two years before the next Party Congress, potential candidates for the new Politburo are being positioned. Powerful friends, experience in the provinces and absolute loyalty to party leader Xi are important. The candidates give an indication of future political priorities.

By Andreas Landwehr

Ukraine: Starmer and Macron take initiative

The UK and France want to quickly forge a "coalition of the willing" to secure a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Prime Minister Starmer is trying to calm the waters after the scandal between Trump and Zelenskiy.

By Till Hoppe

Trade agreement: EU and India want agreement by the end of the year

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India brings a bilateral free trade agreement within reach. India wants an agreement on the CBAM carbon border adjustment mechanism, while the EU is calling for lower import duties on cars, whiskey and wine. The agreement should be in place by the end of the year.

By Goswami Urmi

Car market: How Toyota wants to regain market share in China

Toyota is the world's largest car manufacturer. However, things are no longer going quite as smoothly in the Chinese market as they are for its German competitor, Volkswagen. With targeted strategies and long-term plans, the Japanese manufacturer wants to regain market share.

By Christian Domke Seidel

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Investments: Infrastructure owners fear egalitarianism

How can the EU attract more private capital to the energy sector? This was the subject of an industry dialogue held by the Commission. However, it became clear that the interests of operators and the financial sector are sometimes fundamentally divergent.

By Manuel Berkel