Following the affair involving AfD MEP Krah, MEPs are calling for additional measures against foreign interference and corruption. The new ethics body for the EU institutions and stricter transparency rules are not enough, criticize NGOs.
By Eric Bonse
Three alleged spies are accused of delivering information on militarily applicable technology to China, as announced by the Federal Prosecutor's Office on Monday. They also maintained contacts with German universities. Table.Briefings spoke with the involved universities.
By Markus Weisskopf
The EU Commission has launched a 9- to 14-month investigation into the public procurement market for medical products in China. This first-time deployment of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) could lead to the disadvantage of Chinese medical products in the European procurement market.
By Marc Winkelmann
According to the environmental organization Urgewald, a European import and trade ban on Russian LNG would pose massive logistical problems for Russia's main export terminal Sabetta. This is why the NGO calls for stricter sanctions.
By Manuel Berkel
As part of its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the EU has conducted an unannounced audit of a Chinese company that manufactures and sells security equipment. The Commission did not provide any further details for the time being.
By Carolyn Braun
Alice Gruenfelder is an editor, literary mediator, author and translator. Her literary work deals with Tibet, Taiwan and Xinjiang. Her books aim to express "what people are really concerned about."
By Redaktion Table
Fears of a wave of Chinese exports are spreading in Brussels and Washington. The country has huge overcapacities, particularly in "green technologies" such as batteries and solar panels. However, cheap products are a blessing for developing countries and climate protection.
By Christian Mihatsch
A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
China is set to miss its climate targets in the energy sector. In order to achieve them, emissions would have to fall faster than ever before. That is why the authorities now want to obligate energy-intensive industries to consume more renewable energy.
By Nico Beckert
In China, the Communist Party decides on climate policy. Using commissions, documents, and plans, it establishes binding emissions reduction targets. The next test will come in 2025 to see if interim goals are met.
By Christiane Kuehl
