The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany's dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.
By Leonie Düngefeld
China calls on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments at the upcoming climate conference. Beijing demands a roadmap for doubling adaptation financing, which will come from public funds.
By Redaktion Table
Since 2016, the exile Chinese opposition media outlet The Epoch Times has loyally sided with Donald Trump. However, its staunchly right-wing stance and the spread of conspiracy myths have not only won sympathy from Chinese migrants.
By Redaktion Table
In order to boost the consumption of renewable energy, China wants to expand its grids, accelerate the industry's electricity generation, and produce more green hydrogen.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Commission officially adopted the threatened additional charges on e-cars on Tuesday. Germany has failed in its opposition to the regulation.
By Fabian Peltsch
The decline of industries is the price of economic development, says Ifo President Clemens Fuest in an interview with Caspar Dohmen. Politicians should do more where the risk of making mistakes is lower. He warns Europe against copying the IRA.
By Caspar Dohmen
Turgunjan Alawdun is a founding member of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). After 20 years, the 58-year-old is now taking over as president. A difficult task awaits him.
By Marcel Grzanna
In a position paper, the EU Chamber of Commerce in China speaks of a "tipping point." Challenges such as a flagging economy, regulatory hurdles and a politicized business environment create uncertainty. But there are also positive developments, says Adam Dunnett, Secretary General of the European Chamber of Commerce in China.
By Lukas Knigge
France and Germany are divided over the tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China. German manufacturers have several reasons to oppose the tariffs, one of which concerns the EU's climate targets.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission wants to help the automotive industry out of the crisis. To this end, it is planning a strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry. A person to moderate the dialog is still being sought.
By Markus Grabitz
