China's steel sector jeopardizes the country's climate targets. Low-carbon production processes such as electric arc furnaces or the use of hydrogen are only making slow progress. Coal-based steel and iron production would have to fall rapidly to meet the country's climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
A consistent mobility transition not only serves the climate, but also strengthens the competitiveness of industry and social fairness: This is according to the think tank Agora Verkehrswende in a paper of demands to the new German government.
By Alexandra Endres
Planning new electricity capacities with renewable energies has often been cheaper than with fossil fuels. Now comes the next step: In many countries, renewables even beat the costs of existing and ongoing fossil fuel power generation.
By Bernhard Pötter
The project, which will cost a total of two billion euros, is expected to create 1,800 jobs and could use lithium from Portuguese deposits. Economics Minister Reis described the commitment as a "victory for Portugal."
By Emily Kossak
Hong Kong is planning massive cuts in the public sector. The plan is to cut 10,000 jobs by 2027. At the same time, the government is focusing on a major AI initiative.
By Fabian Peltsch
Google had refused to guarantee the technical compatibility of a third-party app for the platform. The ECJ has now backed the Italian antitrust authority, which had imposed a fine of EUR 102 million on Google.
By Redaktion Table
The future federal government must find a way to finance the growing security tasks. The focus is on a new special fund.
By Stefan Braun
There had been a fierce dispute over the agreement in recent days because Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had initially refused to sign it. The media are now reporting that an agreement has been reached.
By Redaktion Table
Starbucks is struggling in the People's Republic with a weak economy and tough competition from local brands such as Luckin Coffee. The coffee chain hopes to revitalize its business with a new partner.
By Amelie Richter
