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Meeting with Xi: What Meloni achieved in Beijing

Giorgia Meloni has signed an agreement with President Xi Jinping on more economic cooperation. Relations between Italy and China have recently been bumpy after the country's withdrawal from the "New Silk Road" project.

By Michael Radunski

Thünen expert: Not every agri-PV concept is profitable

With Solar Package I, the coalition government aims to advance the expansion of agri-PV systems to harmonize solar energy with agricultural use. From an expert's perspective, this is costly: Many system concepts are not economically viable even with subsidies.

By Kai Moll

China: Meloni wants to reshape trade relations

During her visit to Beijing, the Italian head of government spoke of wanting to make trade with China fairer. Rome's trade deficit with Beijing has recently increased significantly.

By Redaktion Table

Competitiveness: EU falls behind in patents

Patent applications are an important indicator of innovative strength and competitiveness. A cep study shows that the EU is far from a global leader in many critical technologies.

By Corinna Visser

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Profit decline: Why Mercedes still focuses on China

Mercedes' profits have fallen sharply due to slowing business in China: like Volkswagen and BMW, the German manufacturer is losing more and more market share. However, as Mercedes sells every third car there, China remains important.

By Felix Lee