Raw materials

Germany remains dependent on Chinese raw materials

German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.

By Nico Beckert

Expansion of coal production mandated

By Michael Radunski

Steinmeier: Germany is too dependent on China

By Fabian Peltsch

Oil company plans increased spending on clean energy

By Ning Wang

ifo: Reduce dependence on raw materials from China

By Redaktion Table

Ifo: Reduce raw material dependence on China

By Nico Beckert

EU Commission warns of dependencies

By Till Hoppe

Poland: EU targets for Ukraine grain exports unrealistic

By Redaktion Table

Ukraine: little interest to export wheat through Poland

The transport of Ukrainian goods stalls at the Polish border. But wheat, which is urgently needed on the global market, is not even included among the export goods. Millions of tons are still stuck in Ukraine. High insurance costs and a lack of buyers despite the shortage make deliveries unattractive.

By Timo Landenberger

Russia supplies more oil than ever before

By Michael Radunski