The insurance sector groans under the strain of maritime shipping. Accidents are increasing, largely due to lithium-ion batteries, which are mainly found in Chinese electric cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Die Versicherungsbranche ächzt unter den Belastungen aus der Seefahrt. Unfälle nehmen zu, Schuld daran sind vor allem Lithium-Ionen-Akkus, die sich vor allem in chinesischen Elektroautos befinden.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The reform of the coordination of social insurance systems is not making any progress. The Polish Council Presidency therefore intends to break off the trilogue again. The Council and Parliament are blaming each other for the renewed failure.
By Stephan Israel
The EU’s efforts to improve military mobility have so far seen limited success. Now, the Commission wants to speed things up with a new package of measures – starting with a stakeholder consultation.
By Stephan Israel
A road stretching around 1,150 kilometers through southwest China is reserved exclusively for hydrogen trucks. The German technology group Bosch has been involved in the state-run mega-project. The German company hopes that Europe will learn from the project.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Council and EU Parliament have agreed on changes to driving licenses. In addition to the driving license on the smartphone, accompanied driving and the probationary period will be standardized. There will be no mandatory age limit, as originally proposed by the Commission.
By Marion Bergermann
The EU must regulate fair access to vehicle data with legal certainty in order to promote innovation through competition, demands Carsten Bieler from the ZDK. The European automotive industry urgently needs sector-specific regulation that complements the Data Act.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In Germany, only one in three newly registered city buses was emission-free in 2024 – far fewer than in many other European countries. This is probably due to a lack of specifications and the withdrawal of subsidies.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The position of German premium brands such as Audi, Mercedes and BMW in China is beginning to crumble. Young domestic EV manufacturers increasingly snatch their customers.
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She was JU Chairwoman and Minister of State in the Chancellery, today she leads the VDA: Hildegard Müller. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Horand Knaup, she criticizes Brussels' protectionism, warns of Europe's declining influence, and calls for an active trade policy.
By Stefan Braun
