Friedrich Merz, election frontrunner for the CDU/CSU, warns German companies against the risk of investing in China. The statement is emblematic of a process of estrangement between once unconditional friends and calls for a consistent de-risking of the German economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
Business associations warn that the internal market is at risk of fragmentation in the face of new hurdles. They complain about a passive EU Commission that is initiating fewer and fewer infringement proceedings due to a lack of political will. The new Commission wants to pay more attention to the issue.
By Marc Winkelmann
A new railroad line is being planned in the Amazon region of Brazil to promote agricultural exports in a sustainable way. Deutsche Bahn is involved in the project. Environmental and human rights organizations are critical: The project will lead to higher emissions from deforestation and endanger human rights.
By Heloisa Traiano
All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are. Today: Making emissions trading the leading instrument of climate policy.
By Lukas Knigge
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, has lost his majority in parliament and is facing mass protests from the population. The demonstrators criticize his authoritarian course and his closeness to Russia's ruler Vladimir Putin.
By Redaktion Table
For over twenty years, wealthy Chinese women traveled to the United States to give birth to their babies. Now Donald Trump wants to abolish birthright citizenship. It could be the end of a lucrative shadow industry.
By Redaktion Table
China's exporters benefit from the little-known "de minimis" rule, which allows duty-free imports of goods up to 800 US dollars. Trump wants to close the loophole and could significantly harm online giants such as Shein and Temu. This could also impact China's economic growth.
By Jörn Petring
The Commission's economic priorities are summarized in the Competitiveness Compass, which is to be adopted on Wednesday. A large number of measures are intended to ensure that EU companies can once again compete with companies in China and the USA. A draft is available to Table.Briefings.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Dieter Schwarz Foundation is one of the largest private investors in artificial intelligence in Germany. Managing Director Gunther Friedl explains in an interview with Corinna Visser why more money and fewer rules are crucial for AI development. And what Europe's answer to Stargate should be.
By Corinna Visser
In Austria, the FPÖ and ÖVP are negotiating the details of their possible coalition. Business representatives welcome the policy of focusing on technological openness and rejecting tax increases. However, the planned billions in savings measures will affect entire industries.
By Lukas Bayer
