In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity from wind and solar in Europe exceeded that from fossil fuels for the first time. Spain is making particularly rapid progress in expanding renewables.
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It is now clear who Austria wants to send to the Commission. It is the incumbent ÖVP Finance Minister Brunner. The Greens have given up their opposition to him.
By Redaktion Table
The European Investment Bank issued its first counter-guarantee for European wind turbine manufacturers on Wednesday. This is the first time that the EIB has implemented a measure from the EU Commission's Wind Power Action Plan.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission is sounding out the opinions of interest groups and researchers on the planned guidelines for protecting young people from the dangers of the internet. The guidelines should be ready by the summer of 2025.
By Corinna Visser
The US plans to tighten its embargo on technology exports to China by the end of August. However, allies of the US will be exempted from these restrictions.
By Felix Lee
The German Foreign Office summoned the Chinese ambassador in Berlin regarding a cyberattack against a federal agency. This is the first time since 1989. Interior Minister Faeser called it a "severe cyber attack".
By Felix Lee
Siemens' medical technology subsidiary, Siemens Healthineers, is still facing challenges with its business in China. However, the CEO of Siemens Healthineers reassures investors that the next fiscal year will bring improvement.
By Felix Lee
According to a study by Agora Verkehrswende and BCG, tariffs on Chinese imports will put the German government's EV goals "far out of reach". The study projects a shortfall of six million vehicles by 2030.
By Felix Lee
E-commerce giant Alibaba is expanding its B2B platform further, with new AI technology aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Amelie Richter
CDU member of the Bundestag Paul Ziemiak is calling for the establishment of a German-Polish Parliamentary Assembly. He has received support for this from government circles.
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