The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is putting India’s industrial sector under massive pressure. Factories are shutting down, migrant workers are leaving their jobs and transport and material costs are exploding.
By Angela Köckritz
Party chief Tô Lâm is making his first foreign trip as Vietnam’s new state president. In Beijing, he is hoping for support in addressing Vietnam’s energy shortage. As oil prices rose, inflation accelerated sharply.
By Marcel Grzanna
Since the end of March, social platforms have been required to block access for children and younger teenagers. If TikTok, Instagram and others fail to comply, they face substantial penalties.
By Marcel Grzanna
The capital costs for photovoltaic systems are now just as low as those for conventional power plants. This is shown by a study from Ember. The reduced cost of electricity from renewables in Germany is already lower than that of fossil fuels.
By David Goeßmann
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs is presenting a slightly watered-down draft of the Energy Efficiency Act for consultation with industry associations. Critics nevertheless fear that it will cement Germany's dependence on energy imports.
By Nico Beckert
The energy crisis in Europe is driving up demand for electric cars. At the same time, interest in internal combustion engines is declining, according to online platforms.
By Lisa Kuner
EU institutions are launching negotiations on the implementation of the US trade agreement. While the Council is seeking a rapid reduction in tariffs on US goods, the Parliament wants to link the reductions to stricter conditions.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The war in Iran is having a massive impact on the energy transition. Short-term measures threaten to jeopardize long-term climate goals.
By Umair Irfan
The Green Party’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag plans to submit a motion calling on the federal government to take tougher action against Russian tankers. According to the draft motion, the opposition party is calling for more coastal inspections and international pressure.
By Viktor Funk
The Ukraine Contact Group will meet on Wednesday in a hybrid format. However, the British and Ukrainian defense ministers, as well as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, will attend the meeting from Berlin.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Viktor Funk
