Die im Haushaltsentwurf vorgesehene Erhöhung des Budgets um 7,2 Prozent ist zwar kräftig. Der Zuwachs bewegt sich aber in einer ähnlichen Größenordnung wie in den vergangenen Jahren.
Von Jörn Petring
At the National People's Congress (NPC), China announced a significant strengthening of its own capabilities in high technology. One focus here is the semiconductor industry, which is suffering under US sanctions and is now becoming more independent. In an interview with Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, Doris Fischer, a Professor of Economics, explains the prospects for the success of China's industrial policy.
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At the start of the People's Congress, outgoing Premier Li promised that China's economy is expected to grow by "around five percent" this year. The positive surprise: mild words on Taiwan. The bad news: coal is on the rise again.
Von Frank Sieren
The 7.2 percent increase in the budget provided for in the draft budget is indeed hefty. However, the increase is of a similar magnitude to previous years.
Von Jörn Petring
Das Ringen um ein Werbeverbot für Junkfood für Kinder zeigt exemplarisch, wie schwer es sein kann, auch gut gemeinte Gesetze zu erlassen. Lebensmittel- und Werbeindustrie attackieren – und das Landwirtschaftsministerium versucht, so gut wie möglich auszuweichen. Mit zweifelhaftem Erfolg.
Von Enno Eidens
The efforts to keep industries critical for the Green Deal in Europe continue: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are negotiating with US President Joe Biden again and again these days. What the Commission wants to do itself will soon be set out in the Net Zero Industry Act, of which a first draft is now available.
Von Markus Grabitz
