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Aviation: New Airbus competitor finds first buyer

The C929 was planned as a joint project between Chinese and Russian aircraft manufacturers. Now the Russians are out, and China's state-owned company Comac has announced a first buyer for the competitor to the Airbus a350.

By Marcel Grzanna

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VDMA survey: The state of German mechanical engineering

The German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association VDMA asked its members for an assessment of the situation in China: companies expect sales growth of just 1.5 percent on average in 2024. However, the order situation has improved compared to a survey in spring.

By Amelie Richter

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BMWK complains about expensive charging for EVs

According to the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, users of electric vehicles do not always pay an "appropriate" price at public charging stations, although the AFIR has been stipulating this for over six months. The BMWK is now calling on the EU Commission to take further steps.

By Manuel Berkel

France: CDU deplores cancellation of meeting

Several members of the CDU/CSU have criticized the cancellation of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly on Dec. 2. Bundestag President Bärbel Bas had canceled the meeting due to the end of the traffic light coalition. Several important topics will now have to wait.

By Manuel Berkel