DHL: More European customers with Chinese help
German brands are to be given easier access to customers in China – and in Europe as well. Logistics group DHL and Chinese tech company JD.com are joining forces to make that happen.
By Ning Wang
German brands are to be given easier access to customers in China – and in Europe as well. Logistics group DHL and Chinese tech company JD.com are joining forces to make that happen.
By Ning Wang
Fears of Chinese espionage via EVs on Europe’s roads are growing. Yet it remains unclear how data would actually make its way to China – and whether the effort would even be worth it.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Adidas is one of the few German brands in China still posting growth. CEO Bjørn Gulden – who also joined Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s delegation to China – explains what has changed.
By Helene Bubrowski
Fragmented CO₂ pricing in the European Union could be improved to support more efficient climate policy. Experts call for greater harmonization, arguing that the direct exchange of emission allowances could lower prices and allocate resources more effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
According to a study, the new EU minimum standards for fossil fuel investments differentiate higher-quality products. However, many providers continue to market their funds using appealing terminology.
By Kai Schöneberg
Legal experts express caution about the planned reform of the Building Energy Act. Their assessment could lend support to potential constitutional complaints against the federal government on climate grounds. European Union law may also pose obstacles to the government’s plans.
By Alexandra Endres and Manuel Berkel
At this turning point in history, the EU needs a comprehensive strategy for security, prosperity, and independence. Decarbonization and climate protection are effective levers for achieving this. Europe must move forward with determination.
By Jennifer Morgan
The extreme rainfall in Spain, Portugal and Morocco at the beginning of the year was 11% more intense as a result of climate change. Daily peak rainfall was even 30% more severe, according to an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA). Nearly 50 people died in the floods.
By Lukas Bayer
The Federal Environment Agency has quantified the follow-up costs of CO₂ emissions and underscored their significance for the economy and society. The estimates vary depending on how the interests of current and future generations are weighted.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany’s governing parties argue that the country’s climate targets remain achievable even if gas- and oil-fired heating systems continue to be installed. A proposed green gas quota is intended to offset the resulting emissions. However, many experts urge caution.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Nico Beckert