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Interview

Clemens Fuest: Canceled industrial projects are 'a stroke of luck'

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

Interview

'The question for many companies is: Is the reward still worth the risk?'

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

Feature

EVs from China: Tariffs divide European car countries

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

News

Automotive industry: Commission plans strategic dialog

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

Heads (EN)

Jozef Síkela – EU Commissioner for Global Gateway

Ursula von der Leyen has assigned the previous lightweight dossier of international partnerships to the Czech Minister for Industry and Trade. Prague is only partially satisfied with von der Leyen's decision. However, the designated Commissioner sees things differently. Above all, he is now to give the BRI competition Global Gateway more momentum.

By Redaktion Table

Analyse

Customs dispute: This threat startles Berlin

China announces provisional anti-dumping duties on cognac – yet another turn of the screw in the ongoing customs dispute between Brussels and Beijing. Other possible steps should alert Berlin in particular.

By Amelie Richter