The Chinese rail manufacturer CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive has withdrawn from a tender in Bulgaria. The EU Commission had previously initiated an investigation into competition-distorting subsidies.
By Amelie Richter
Almost a year ago, Parliament and the Council approved the law on deforestation-free supply chains. Now 20 member states and parliamentarians want to stop the project – or at least delay it.
By Redaktion Table
The French national debt has grown more than expected. Finance Minister Le Maire is therefore calling for significant austerity measures. All expenditures that do not produce the expected results must be abandoned.
By Redaktion Table
A new study expects the market share of imported Chinese EVs in the EU to rise to up to 24 percent by 2024. Tariffs would temporarily support the Europeans. Imports from China actually fell at the beginning of the year.
By Redaktion Table
China is taking action against state aid for US industry at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The complaint concerns "discriminatory subsidies" under the subsidy program known as the "Inflation Reduction Act."
By Redaktion Table
The Federation of German Consumer Organizations complains about several violations by the Chinese shopping platform Temu – including non-transparent information on discounts or the carbon footprint of shipping.
By Carolyn Braun
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has been shaken by corruption accusations. The former president, Chen Xuyuan, has now been sentenced to life. He allegedly received more than ten million euros.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese company ByteDance does not want to comply with Washington's demand to sell the entertainment app TikTok. The deadline the US House of Representatives sets in the bill is too short for a deal anyway.
By Christiane Kuehl
Following renewed and sometimes violent protests by farmers around the Agriculture Council in Brussels, the EU countries will vote on free trade with Ukraine on Wednesday. The vote is likely to be close, as several countries call for further protective measures for agricultural products.
By Julia Dahm
European shipping has been part of the European emissions trading system since the beginning of the year. Initially, there were concerns from the industry that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue unchecked emissions. It is now apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
By Lukas Knigge
