Formal application: Turkey wants to join BRICS
Brics+ could gain a new important member. Insiders say that Turkey has applied to join. It would be the first NATO member in the bloc of major emerging economies.
By Christiane Kuehl
Brics+ could gain a new important member. Insiders say that Turkey has applied to join. It would be the first NATO member in the bloc of major emerging economies.
By Christiane Kuehl
In an interview with Reuters, Seat CEO Wayne Griffiths has rejected the EU's punitive tariffs against electric cars manufactured in China. He said the tariffs affect EVs produced in Anhui by its subsidiary brand Cupra, making them too expensive.
By Redaktion Table
China's initiatives for more global influence are paying off: The Africa Forum in Beijing enjoys immense popularity.
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China has declared an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian rapeseed imports. This follows a familiar pattern. Beijing also responded with similar measures in response to the EU investigation into EVs.
By Christiane Kuehl
Due to a "drought of the century", more than one million people in Namibia are suffering from food insecurity. The country wants to kill over 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos. The aim is to reduce the impact of the drought.
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Belgium nominates Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib for the new Commission. Romania is also sending a female candidate to Brussels – although Bucharest had initially favored a man.
By Eric Bonse
Because more coal-fired power plants are being taken off the grid than necessary due to market factors, the Federal Network Agency does not have to order any forced closures this year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The state-owned NOW GmbH is to focus on e-mobility instead of hydrogen and fuel cells in the future. The previous managing director, who was considered a hydrogen fan, will be replaced.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Until now, electricity customers in areas with a lot of renewable energy have paid higher prices due to the need to expand the grid. A new regulation should create more fairness from next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Climate Action Tracker has reassessed the climate policies of Brazil, Singapore and Canada. Although there have been improvements, none of the countries are doing enough to protect the climate.
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