The EU and the US have established a new platform for cooperation on critical raw materials with third countries as part of the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). The EU has also agreed to a raw materials partnership with Uzbekistan.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Yet another international biotech group acquires a successful Chinese company. Genmab AS from Copenhagen buys ProfoundBio, which has developed new cancer therapies, for 1.8 billion US dollars.
By Christiane Kuehl
Emmanuel Macron has "no doubt" that Russia will attempt to disrupt the Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in Paris this summer with disinformation campaigns.
By Gabriel Bub
The Italian police have arrested several individuals suspected of defrauding the Corona Recovery Fund through a "sophisticated system". Assets worth €600 million and numerous luxury items were seized.
By Redaktion Table
At the sixth and final EU-US Trade and Technology Council (EU-US TTC) in this mandate, negotiators emphasize that they have achieved a lot. However, they still see much work ahead. The concluding statement makes this clear.
By Corinna Visser
Chinese electric buses and trucks are gaining ground in Europe. Christian Levin, head of Traton – VW's holding company comprising MAN and Scania – warns of the well-positioned competition from the Far East.
By Felix Lee
The Biden administration is increasing pressure on the Netherlands by preventing the leading chip manufacturer ASML from servicing equipment in China. To this end, a US representative will travel to The Hague.
By Redaktion Table
China's overcapacity is also becoming a problem for the US. US Treasury Secretary Yellen wants to raise the issue in Beijing. The trade war could escalate further.
By Felix Lee
Within Europe, Germany plays a leading role in climate-friendly technology, according to a new database. A new focus is emerging for batteries.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In the affair surrounding a pro-Russian disinformation campaign, AfD member of parliament Petr Bystron denied having received payments from the internet platform "Voice of Europe" (VoE) or from Russian citizens. Party colleagues cast doubt on this in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Franziska Klemenz
