MERICS expert Jacob Gunter is calling for a rethink in Europe’s politics and business: Only determined investment and geopolitical course-setting can prevent further dependence on China.
By Jacob Gunter
Merics Economy Program Lead Jacob Gunter argues that Europe's executives and politicians need to radically increase the urgency of de-risking from China. Only great financial investments and course corrections today will save the region from greater pain tomorrow.
By Jacob Gunter
The new program running through 2029 is intended to build targeted chip design capabilities and create research and prototyping infrastructure.
By Marcel Grzanna
Right on schedule for the start of the EU-India summit, the European Commission and the Indian government have agreed on a free trade agreement. Beijing is on alert: economic losses, European resilience and India’s move up the value chain are all fueling China’s concerns.
By Marcel Grzanna
Pünktlich zum Start des EU-Indien-Gipfels haben sich die EU-Kommission und die indische Regierung auf ein Freihandelsabkommen geeinigt. Peking ist in Alarmbereitschaft: Wirtschaftliche Einbußen, europäische Resilienz und Indiens Aufstieg in der Wertschöpfung bereiten China Sorgen.
By Marcel Grzanna and János Allenbach-Ammann
Google wants to relocate one of the most difficult production steps for its smartphones to Vietnam this year. It would be a milestone for the diversification of supply chains.
By Redaktion Table
Chancellor Merz calls for more technological sovereignty for Germany and Europe. We must “not allow the USA and China to determine the technological future alone.”
By Leonardo Pape
Vietnam lockt Investoren mit Freihandelsabkommen und wachsender Wirtschaftskraft. Doch marode Netze, fehlende Flächen und hohe Logistikkosten bremsen den Aufschwung. Kann das Land sein Versprechen als „China-Alternative“ halten?
By Marcel Grzanna
Vietnam is attracting investors with free trade agreements and growing economic power. But dilapidated networks, a lack of space and high logistics costs are slowing down the upturn. Can the country keep its promise as an "alternative to China"?
By Marcel Grzanna
The German government wants less China, but the German economy cannot do without it. While Berlin declares "de-risking" to be a strategic goal, many companies are unwaveringly holding on to their close supply chains to the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
