The number of subsidy applications for heat pumps and other eco-friendly heating systems in Germany was significantly higher in March than last year – but lower than in February.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Deutsche Bank subsidiary DWS has to pay a fine of 25 million euros because it wrongly claimed to be a market leader in the ESG sector. It had previously been fined a similar amount in the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
Confucius Institutes at six of Australia’s top universities have closed in recent months. The country fears these institutes may be used to spread Chinese propaganda.
By Leonardo Pape
Language barriers and limited access to information make employee participation more difficult in Chinese-owned companies in Germany. However, there have been no reported attempts to actively obstruct works councils.
By Leonardo Pape
In 2024, fewer new coal power plants were built worldwide than in any year since 2004. However, new construction still outpaced plant closures. To meet climate goals, OECD countries would need to more than triple their annual shutdowns. Meanwhile, China is building coal plants at its fastest pace in years.
By Nico Beckert
Under President Donald Trump, the USA is increasingly withdrawing from climate protection. In just a few weeks, this has led to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions in investments.
By Carsten Hübner
Merger negotiations between the two state-owned Chinese car manufacturers Dongfeng Motor and Changan Automobile are apparently at an advanced stage, a newspaper report claims. It could create China's largest car company.
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The European Commission has imposed fines on more than a dozen major car manufacturers. Anti-competitive agreements on the recycling of end-of-life vehicles are alleged to have been in place for over 15 years.
By Marion Bergermann
