Raw materials: Why Beijing once again curtails rare earths exports
Beijing has already made it clear in the past that it has the upper hand when it comes to rare earths. Now, China is tightening regulations.
By Felix Lee
Beijing has already made it clear in the past that it has the upper hand when it comes to rare earths. Now, China is tightening regulations.
By Felix Lee
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has criticized Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) over a Memorandum of Understanding on data exchange concluded with China. Wissing rejected the Chancellor's criticism.
By Felix Lee
China's second-largest airport, Shanghai-Pudong, will receive a third terminal and a fifth runway. Once completed, the airport will be able to handle 130 million passengers a year.
By Felix Lee
The EU Commission awards the prize to female entrepreneurs who bring about positive change with their innovations. The application deadline is Sept. 25.
By Corinna Visser
During its EU Council Presidency, Belgium failed to adopt a position on the reorganization of EU genetic engineering legislation in the Agriculture Council. This could significantly delay the project.
By Julia Dahm
The Platform Work Directive has not yet been published in the European Official Journal, but experts are already calling for the provisions on algorithmic management to be extended. The rules should apply to all sectors of the economy.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU Commission has launched two consultations on the Digital Europe and Network and Information Security (NIS2) programs to counter cyber threats.
By Corinna Visser
The formation of the political groups in the European Parliament must be completed by July 4. The committees will then be formed. The parliamentary administration wants at least one woman to either chair or deputize in each committee.
By Markus Grabitz
The Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose plans to build its European headquarters and its first European plant in Belgium. The 300 million investment is expected to create 3,000 jobs, and Windrose plans to produce 10,000 trucks a year by 2027.
By Carolyn Braun
On Thursday, the Politburo finally announced the exact date for the Third Plenum, which is crucial for future economic policy. Normally, the meeting should have taken place last fall.
By Carolyn Braun