The German-African Economic Forum NRW focused primarily on market entry, skilled labor and sustainability – all forward-looking topics that regularly shape discussions on African-German cooperation. A high-ranking guest from Africa’s largest economy, however, was looking above all to build on the rich industrial heritage of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
By Arne Schütte
According to European Union projections, the Industrial Accelerator Act is expected to cut global CO₂ emissions by 30.6 million tons a year by shifting production to lower-carbon manufacturing in Europe. The greatest savings potential is seen in battery production.
By Manuel Berkel
The German digital industry criticizes the IAA draft, which focuses on traditional industries and excludes digital technologies such as semiconductors and AI from the status of strategic sectors. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) wants to do away with lists of strategic sectors altogether.
By Manuel Berkel
273 new met coal mining projects are being planned worldwide. Despite climate targets and emissions problems, the fossil steel industry is focusing on expanding the climate-damaging raw material.
By Lisa Kuner
The European Commission wants to strengthen the energy-intensive steel industry in Europe and protect it from unsafe and heavily-subsidized products from China. However, its plans for green steel fall short of recommendations.
By Manuel Berkel
With the Industrial Accelerator Act, the European Commission wants to strengthen energy-intensive products made in Europe. However, it is deviating from its own recommendations on green steel.
By Manuel Berkel
China secures iron ore from the Simandou mine in Guinea for the first time to strengthen its supply of raw materials. A ship carrying almost 200,000 tons of iron ore arrived in Zhejiang on Saturday.
By Angela Köckritz
According to Agora Energiewende’s overview, German emissions fell by just 1.5% in 2025. This meets Germany’s national targets but falls short of the European Union’s goals. The recession, along with the expansion of solar energy, helped keep the country’s emissions performance on track.
By Nico Beckert and Bernhard Pötter
Shortly before the launch of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Commission is proposing far-reaching measures to mitigate its impact on companies. However, criticism from industry remains.
By Lukas Knigge
A new data collection provides insights into the progress of climate-friendly iron and steel production at selected companies. thyssenkrupp is relatively advanced among the large corporations, but newcomers promise even more.
By Alex Veit
