After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. But Europe's wind energy industry is in crisis, with Chinese suppliers now pushing into the market. Is there a threat of another debacle like the one in the solar industry?
By Nico Beckert
The Western allies are keeping up the pressure on China at the marathon summit in Brussels: NATO, the G7 and the EU. Beijing should distance itself from Russia – and under no circumstances provide material aid to Moscow, they say in unison. As usual, Beijing refuses. Only one diplomat hints that relations with Russia could also have limits.
By Amelie Richter
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies discovered railways as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. Since 2016, volumes have increased tenfold. Russia's war in Ukraine is starting to have an impact. Contractors fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.
By Redaktion Table
Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affects China's energy policy. In the short term, China could increase its imports of Russian coal and gas. But the People's Republic will not allow itself to become dependent on Russia – because China is striving for energy security, as the National People's Congress once again illustrated.
By Nico Beckert
Putin's war against Ukraine is sending shock waves through German politics. Certainties such as secure energy supply are being called into question. After all, Germany is dependent on Russian gas. Now, the energy transition is to be accelerated. But new dependencies are looming – on China.
By Nico Beckert
