The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has told the EU Commission that export licenses for Nexperia chips should be granted more quickly and easily. The condition is that export declarations must state that the chips are intended for civilian purposes.
By Markus Grabitz
Before COP kicked off, a militia threatened to cut off the power supply to the event. This was preceded by a police operation in Rio de Janeiro that left over 100 people dead.
By Lisa Kuner
As announced, Beijing is lifting the export restrictions on semiconductor metals such as gallium, germanium and antimony, which were only introduced a month ago, for the time being. The background to this is the agreements between Xi and Trump to de-escalate the trade dispute between the two countries.
By Ning Wang
Following previous export restrictions, China has granted exemptions for the supply of Nexperia chips for civilian use. This is intended to reduce supply bottlenecks for car manufacturers and suppliers.
By Amelie Richter
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to set up a commission of experts to examine Germany's economic dependencies on China and develop strategies for greater security.
By Amelie Richter
Taiwan’s vice-president gave her first speech to MEPs in Brussels – an unusual appearance that prompted an official complaint from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Lower Saxony has deported a Uyghur woman to China, although the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) had specified Turkey as the destination country. Following harsh criticism, the Ministry of the Interior of Lower Saxony is taking a stand.
By Ning Wang
19 countries want to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels, but there is also some criticism of the project.
By Lisa Kuner
UNFCCC head Simon Stiell offers a cautiously upbeat assessment after ten years of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, though, there is a pressing need for more money to achieve the necessary momentum in climate action, he said.
By Lisa Kuner
The EU Space Act is intended to create a uniform legal framework for space travel in Europe. This also has consequences for the ESA, which is not an EU organization. ESA, DLR and BDLI warn of overlaps and too much bureaucracy.
By Corinna Visser
