Supply difficulties for semiconductors and rare earths due to the trade conflict between China and the USA are putting Europe’s industry under pressure. The possible use of the Anti-Coercion Instrument is being discussed ahead of the EU summit.
By Amelie Richter
In a China.Table live briefing, Corinne Abele from GTAI and Oliver Wack from VDMA discussed the challenges and prospects of China’s industrial policy for German industry.
By Julia Fiedler
A new report accuses China and Russia of trying to cut funding for UN human rights projects over the years. According to the report, both states wanted to use the budget process to weaken the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
By Amelie Richter
The budget freeze in the USA could have consequences for thousands of civilian employees stationed in Germany. Verdi is now calling on the federal government to pay their salaries if they have still not been paid.
By Okan Bellikli
The Ministry of Defense denies that it intends to procure 15 more F-35 fighter jets. However, it could make good use of modern aircraft.
By Gabriel Bub
Beim Umweltrat in Luxemburg machte sich Schweden für mehr Ambition bei der Regulierung von Chemikalien stark. Die derzeitge Debatte gehe in eine falsche Richtung.
By Lukas Knigge
In addition to an old proposal for a financial transaction tax, the Commission is also withdrawing three tax-related proposals from von der Leyen's first term in office.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
