An overview warns of overheating in cities with lots of concrete and hardly any green spaces. However, many German cities fare comparatively well. There is no new money for a government heat strategy.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the newly elected EU Parliament, committees are being formed. The powerful Trade Committee, in particular, comprises members who view China's actions very critically.
By Amelie Richter
A group of European photovoltaic companies is working with Chinese partners to establish a new solar supply chain in Europe, involving a transfer of technology from China to the EU.
By Christiane Kuehl
In Europe and Central Asia, significantly more workers were exposed to high temperatures in 2020 than in 2000. The global average is now 70 percent. The ILO is therefore calling for comprehensive protective measures.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Will Russian spies be able to enter the EU via Hungary without any problems in the future? Critics of a new special rule introduced by the government in Budapest believe this cannot be ruled out. The EU Commission now wants to examine this.
By Redaktion Table
The AI Act comes into force on Aug. 1. At the same time, the EU Commission is launching two processes to accompany its implementation. It is calling on developers to participate in the code of conduct for general-purpose AI models and is initiating an expression of interest procedure.
By Corinna Visser
Data theft and the like cause more costs for companies. This is shown by IBM's Cost of Date Breach Report 2024. If AI and automation are used preventively, the damage is less.
By Corinna Visser
A German sentenced to death in Belarus has been pardoned. Belarusian opposition activists believe that Germany will pay a high price for this.
By Redaktion Table
Developed by the European Centres for Digital Innovation, the tool provides assistance in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of digitalization in small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Corinna Visser
Following plant closures due to the first downturn in sales since entering the market 20 years ago, the German supplier now only has seven plants in China. The company intends to review its capacities further.
By Carolyn Braun
