Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian is the third minister in Premier Li Qiang's new government to lose his post. The accusations are "serious violations of discipline and law" – which stands for corruption.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC is capable of remotely shutting down its chip production in the event of a Chinese invasion. The Dutch machine manufacturer ASML has assured US officials of this.
By Carolyn Braun
Power generation from wind farms and photovoltaic systems grows strongly in China. In the first quarter of 2024, it was 25 percent higher than in the previous year. In contrast, the consumption of coal-fired power has declined.
By Christiane Kuehl
Until April, BMW reportedly imported cars containing components from sanctioned Chinese suppliers to the US – even though the car manufacturer was aware of this since January at the latest.
By Redaktion Table
The far-right Rassemblement national (RN) from France is turning its back on the German AfD. Thibaut François, responsible for international relations at the RN, said that they no longer wanted to be in a parliamentary group with the AfD after the European elections.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a recent study, the deployment of hydrogen could make the global energy transition more cost-effective. This is particularly true for international shipping and aviation, where costs could be reduced. However, the overall role of hydrogen remains relatively small.
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The social conditions for the necessary adaptation vary significantly in Germany. This is the conclusion drawn by the Climate Neutrality Foundation – and they explain what policies need to be implemented.
By Caspar Dohmen
After the Bundesrat also approved the Climate Change Act (KSG), climate activists have appealed to the federal president not to sign the law due to constitutional concerns and a formal error.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Experts from the Centre for European Policy believe that the issue of carbon leakage, resulting from current EU climate policies, has not yet been resolved. They advocate for placing this issue at the top of the agenda for the next legislative term.
By Lukas Knigge
Data sharing offers attractive opportunities for the economy. However, only a few companies are making use of these opportunities. ZEW has investigated how this can be improved.
By Corinna Visser
