Ukrainian sanctions: Commission puts a damper on Hungary and Slovakia
Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of violating an association agreement with the EU by restricting oil transit. The Commission is reacting calmly.
By Redaktion Table
Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of violating an association agreement with the EU by restricting oil transit. The Commission is reacting calmly.
By Redaktion Table
The EU and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) want to provide up to €100 million in capital for the exploration of critical and strategic raw materials. They signed an agreement on Wednesday.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The USA wants to unilaterally restrict China's access to high-performance chips. The package of measures, which will be presented in August, will also affect South Korean manufacturers.
By Redaktion Table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected China as a mediator in the war with Russia. He said that China could force Russia to end the war. Zelenskiy called on the People's Republic to exert this pressure.
By Redaktion Table
Car manufacturer BMW expects the EU's punitive tariffs on EVs from China to be lower than previously estimated. Volkswagen also expects further negotiations between Beijing and Brussels.
By Felix Lee
Unlike China, Western countries do not primarily pursue their own economic interests when lending to African countries. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
By Arne Schütte
In the first half of 2024, coal consumption in Germany dropped significantly. AG Energiebilanzen said this was mainly due to mild temperatures, although the weak economy also contributed to the drop in energy demand.
By Alexandra Endres
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to amend the district heating ordinance. This will benefit both customers and providers.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Without fossil fuel-induced global warming, the recent heatwave in the Mediterranean region would have been impossible – and not as hot. This is the conclusion of a rapid analysis by the World Weather Attribution research group.
By Alexandra Endres
Storms, floods, hurricanes: In the long term, extreme weather conditions favored by climate change cause ever-higher damages – and thus higher costs for insurance companies. This is the conclusion of Munich Re's half-year results.
By Alexandra Endres