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February 2nd, 2026

Spring Festival: Logistics service provider warns of delays

The Chinese New Year travel season has begun. Even before the official holidays begin, companies and authorities can expect delays.

By Leonardo Pape

Neues Kohlekraftwerk in Bijie, in der Provinz Guizhou, China.

News | Energy policy

February 2nd, 2026

Coal power: Falling emissions despite rapid expansion

China is driving forward the expansion of coal-fired power plants at a rapid pace. At the same time, emissions from coal-fired power generation are falling. Think tanks have clear demands for the new five-year plan.

By Nico Beckert

Christoph Bufe, industrial mechanic, inspects a stack on the day of the inauguration of an electrolysis competence centre at Andritz Schuler GmbH. A state-of-the-art assembly plant for electrolyser stacks has been built at the industrial site in Erfurt, which is over 100 years old. Electrolysers are crucial for the production of green hydrogen.

News | Critical raw materials

February 2nd, 2026

Raw materials: EU auditors warn of bottlenecks for the energy transition

The European Court of Auditors believes that the EU's efforts to achieve greater independence regarding critical raw materials, including from China, have so far been largely ineffective. The latest agreements with alternative supplier countries should be put to the test.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Justice

February 2nd, 2026

Corruption: Ex-minister must serve life in prison

Former Justice Minister Tang Yijun was found guilty of causing "particularly serious damage" to the country.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Agricultural trade

February 2nd, 2026

Dairy products: How industry views China's tariff announcement

China's announced tariffs on European dairy products have been received with mixed feelings by the industry.

By Julia Dahm

News | Space

February 2nd, 2026

Space security: German research and defense ministries plan personnel exchange

The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space is seeking closer cooperation with the Ministry of Defense. Going forward, officials from both ministries will be seconded to the other in order to strengthen coordination on space security.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

News

February 2nd, 2026

Iran warns US of wider regional conflict

In the event of a US attack, Iran’s supreme leader warned of a regional war. Meanwhile, in Tehran, Qatar’s foreign minister met with his Iranian counterpart and a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei. The brief visit fueled speculation that Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani may have delivered an important message to Iran – possibly on behalf of the United States.

By Redaktion Table

News | EU internal market

February 2nd, 2026

Single Market: Pent-up demand for fully digital processing of administrative procedures

Although the uptake of AI by companies is increasing, it remains limited overall. This is the conclusion of the new Single Market and Competitiveness Report presented by the European Commission on Friday.

By Corinna Visser

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News | Digitization

February 2nd, 2026

Digital euro: Bundesbank President sees growing interest

The political debate over the digital euro is gaining momentum. The president of Deutsche Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, has highlighted its significance for European sovereignty in payments, while critics have raised concerns about its planned implementation.

By Alexander Wiedmann

News | Protests

February 2nd, 2026

Protests in Prague: Tens of thousands rally in support of President Pavel

Many Czechs are rallying behind Petr Pavel as he faces an escalating power struggle with the new right-wing government led by Andrej Babiš. What is behind the protests?

By Redaktion Table