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Jens Südekum

The horror of the Taiwan scenario

The economic dependence on China has a much larger dimension than that on Russia. Without this superpower, Germany would have to abandon the energy transition.

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André Loesekrug-Pietri ist Vorsitzender der Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI).

Nuclear fusion – the breakthrough Europe should have made

For a long time, Europe was considered a pioneer in nuclear fusion. But in the meantime, the USA is far ahead. André Loesekrug-Pietri, chairman of JEDI, therefore calls for Europe to move away from "bureaucratic monsters" and massive subsidies in favor of selective funding for innovations.

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Fu Cong

Building confidence for cooperation

The meeting between President Xi Jinping and EU Council President Charles Michel was an important sign for the future relationship between Brussels and Beijing, writes China's new EU Ambassador Fu Cong in his first public opinion piece since his arrival. He wants to advance the common interests of both sides during his tenure in Belgium.

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The Great Wailing Wall of China

Our “China Perspective” column is written by contributors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today we take a look at the Weibo account of the late ophthalmologist and Covid whistleblower Li Wenliang from Wuhan. The account is miraculously still active.

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Climate club: sharing opportunities of green transformation fairly

Originally, a climate club was supposed to help its member countries drive climate action through coordinated CO2 prices. The climate club recently established by the G7 no longer has much to do with this. Nevertheless, it can have a positive effect – if it can be cleverly developed further.

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Lukas Hermwille forscht am Wuppertal Institut zu Fragen der globalen Energie-, Klima- und Verkehrspolitik

The climate club can still make a difference

Originally, a climate club was supposed to help its member countries drive climate action through coordinated CO2 prices. The climate club recently established by the G7 no longer has much to do with this. Nevertheless, it can have a positive effect – if it can be cleverly developed further.

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EU supply chain directive must work on the ground

Many details of the EU supply chain law are still unclear – but it is already clear that the planned law will significantly impact exchanges with China. European companies fear a deterioration in trade relations. For Baerbel Kofler, State Secretary in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, however, the focus must be on the impact in non-EU countries.

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EU Supply Chain Act must work on the ground

For the EU Supply Chain Act to be effective, those affected need effective and easily accessible legal action. It must also cover informal or short-term business relationships and take appropriate account of climate and the environment, argues SPD politician Bärbel Kofler.

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Güsten, Julia

Personal contacts are essential for SMEs

Because of the size of the Chinese market, any company that wants to be successful internationally cannot ignore it. But a medium-sized company will have to overcome high hurdles to successfully participate in the market.

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Claire Stam

What's cooking in Brussels and Strasbourg?

Chefs in Brussels and Strasbourg: Next week, EU parliamentarians will meet in Alsace, while EU energy ministers and then heads of state and government will meet in the Belgian capital. Energy policy and the climate package are in focus: an unprecedented challenge for all EU actors.

By Claire Stam