While European industry is calling for further relief, power prices in the EU rose again for the first time since the energy crisis. However, the expansion of solar energy mitigated price growth.
By Manuel Berkel
In terms of power price compensation for energy-intensive companies, Germany benefits financially from sharing a bidding zone with Austria. Different CO₂ emission factors allow the German government to issue additional subsidies.
By Manuel Berkel
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis believes it is crucial to integrate Russia into a European security architecture.
By Nana Brink
The former head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, will head the office of President Volodymyr Zelenksyy in future. Further personnel changes are also planned.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Criticism of the head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, continues unabated: By inviting AfD politicians to the meeting in February, he is bowing to pressure from the Trump administration, says Green Party politician Boris Mijatović.
By Markus Bickel
New Delhi is introducing safeguard tariffs of up to 12 percent on certain steel imports for a period of three years. The government aims to shield domestic producers from cheap steel – primarily from China – and respond to a sharp rise in imports.
By Amelie Richter
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung began a state visit to China on Sunday. North Korea responded to the prospect of closer ties between the two countries with new missile tests.
By Fabian Peltsch
Hainan’s new customs and free trade regime has triggered a sharp consumer spending boom. Electronics and luxury goods in particular are seeing strong demand following the expansion of duty-free policies.
By Amelie Richter
China is planning a new law to strengthen its international role in Antarctica. The draft would regulate, among other things, expeditions, fishing and tourism in regions under “Chinese jurisdiction”.
By Fabian Peltsch
