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Baku: Why Javier Milei recalled Argentina's delegation

Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.

By Alexandra Endres

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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

Maschinenbau

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