On Thursday, the EU Commission presented its report on the implementation of environmental targets in the member states. Despite progress, Germany has to make up for lost time in several areas. Among them are groundwater and species protection.
Von Timo Landenberger
Despite zero-Covid and geopolitical tensions, BASF opens its new plant in China. The chemical giant will invest a total of around €10 billion. It is the largest investment by a German company in the People's Republic.
Von Redaktion Table
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's part deals with the question: How can 1.4 billion people be so docile? The Chinese endure absurd Covid lockdowns and restrictions on freedom without any objections. The answer lies partly in an education system that instills obedience into people. The other reason is much simpler and far more brutal: A fear of the authorities.
Von Experts Table.Briefings
Industrie und Politik wären begeistert, wenn es so käme: Die Ansiedlung einer Fabrik des taiwanischen Chip-Giganten TSMC in der EU ist im Gespräch. Auch ein Standort in Deutschland scheint möglich, was vor allem die Autoindustrie freuen dürfte. Die Unternehmen sehnen sich nach größerer Liefersicherheit.
Von Redaktion Table
