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Auto dialog: Refueling and charging infrastructure

The working sessions of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry have been concluded. The fifth and final round under Transport Commissioner Tzitzikostas dealt with the expansion of the charging and refueling infrastructure for CO₂-free drives.

By Markus Grabitz

Insider: TikTok lays off content moderators

After Meta, TikTok has also reduced its content moderation. Insiders report layoffs in the security department – the company refuses to comment on possible consequences.

By Fabian Peltsch

Export: Russian energy remains lucrative

Vladimir Putin's regime has so far successfully averted the consequences of Western sanctions against Russian energy trade. China and India play a key role in this. This is revealed by data from the Finnish organization Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

By Amelie Richter

Delivery services: Meituan couriers to receive social benefits

Some of the tech group Meituan's food delivery staff will receive social benefits. Competitor JD advertises on social media with insurance for employees. Courier service companies in China have repeatedly come under criticism due to allegations of exploitative working conditions.

By Ning Wang

Corruption: Former ICBC executive sentenced to death

Former ICBC Vice President Zhang Hongli has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court. Zhang is accused of embezzling funds worth over 24 million US dollars. Due to Zhang's cooperation with the authorities, the execution of the sentence will be postponed for two years.

By Ning Wang

LNG: No Commission intervention necessary for the time being

According to a Columbia University paper, intervention by the EU Commission would currently be superfluous for increased imports of American liquefied natural gas. According to the paper, market-related reasons are leading to more American LNG imports to Europe anyway.

By Manuel Berkel