Supply chains • Table.Briefings

January 28th, 2026

Indonesia: Funding anchored for a semiconductor ecosystem

The new program running through 2029 is intended to build targeted chip design capabilities and create research and prototyping infrastructure.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Nexperia

January 14th, 2026

Nexperia: Court hearing in dispute over corporate control

The dispute between the Dutch chip manufacturer Nexperia and its Chinese parent company Wingtech continues. Wingtech is said to have called on the Chinese government to impose export restrictions on Nexperia.

By Leonardo Pape

Feature | Wind power

January 13th, 2026

Wind energy: Industry calls for contracts for difference

The new head of WindEurope, Tinne Van der Straeten, is calling for contracts for difference for offshore wind farms. The association sees this as a means of combating increased costs and uncertainties in wind energy generation.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Diplomacy

November 25th, 2025

Wadephul: China visit planned for this year

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to travel to Beijing before the end of the year. He said he is ready at any time to place greater emphasis on the partnership aspect of the bilateral relationship.

By Angela Köckritz

Opinion | Supply chains

November 18th, 2025

Pharma: How risky are our dependencies?

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a profound change: Europe is heavily reliant on Asian active ingredients. This is becoming a geopolitical risk. China and India are strategically expanding their power.

By Claus Michelsen

Talk of the town | Energy

November 6th, 2025

Energy storage: How Chinese companies are taking the lead in technology

Energy storage systems are now considered critical infrastructure. Western companies have to produce in China for cost reasons and rely on Chinese suppliers. Parallels with the e-car industry are unmistakable.

By Jörn Petring

News | Chips

November 4th, 2025

Nexperia: Beijing accuses the Netherlands of lack of cooperation

China is stepping up its tone in the Nexperia crisis. The Netherlands bears full responsibility for the turbulence in the global semiconductor supply chains, explains the Ministry of Commerce.

By Redaktion Table

News | Rare earths

November 2nd, 2025

Rare earths: Malaysia wants to keep value creation in the country

Malaysia wants to position itself as a rare earth alternative to China. Despite an agreement with the USA, the country is sticking to its export ban on unprocessed raw materials. At the same time, the government is open to international cooperation.

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature | Geopolitics

October 6th, 2025

Sanae Takaichi: Metal Lady and China Hawk

The new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could soon become Prime Minister of Japan. Her security policy and nationalist views could cause tensions with China.

By Angela Köckritz

Feature | Omnibus law

October 2nd, 2025

Sustainability omnibus: Why S&D and the Greens are suddenly under pressure

After no agreement was reached at the last meeting of EU Parliament negotiators, the wrangling over the first omnibus on EU supply chain legislation and sustainability reporting continues. Someone has to move, but it remains to be seen who.

By Lukas Knigge