The European Parliament reports an agreement in the dispute over common transparency standards for the EU institutions. However, the EPP does not support the compromise and the Council wants to remain outside for the time being.
By Eric Bonse
Companies can now bid for new state subsidies to help them switch to green technologies. The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMW) is breaking new ground with the complex auction system. If successful, it could be imitated throughout Europe.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Spanish Congress is expected to wave through the controversial amnesty law this Thursday. Among other things, it contains a narrower definition of terrorism compared to Spanish law – in line with EU definitions.
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The EU ambassadors of the member states voted by a large majority in favor of a ban on products from forced labor. Berlin found itself in the minority for the second time this week. This fuels the debate as to whether Christian Lindner's or Marco Buschmann's uncompromising course serves German interests in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
The debate over the loyalty of German conglomerates to Beijing has reignited. Mercedes CEO Ola Kaellenius faces harsh criticism for opposing EU tariffs on EVs from China. The accusation: Instead of national interests, he only has sales figures in China in mind.
By Marcel Grzanna
The longest strike in German history is raging at SRW Metalfloat. The trade union and works council hold the Chinese investor responsible. Now, even the Chinese ambassador is intervening.
By Christian Domke Seidel
China has been experiencing a renewables boom for years, and recently, there has been a boom in electricity storage systems. However, storage systems are an expensive safety net. Design flaws in the energy system make their rapid expansion necessary.
By Nico Beckert
The EU heads of state and government want the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide the European defense industry with improved access to funding. Weapons are not to be financed. However, a dual-use clause could be dropped.
By Max Mustermann
A universal remedy of traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey skin strains Sino-African relations – and prompts the African Union's first major rebellion against the People's Republic.
By Fabian Peltsch
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting the heads of state and government of Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand this week. The talks focus on expanding relations with Southeast Asia. Moreover, the Chancellor wants to reduce Germany's dependence on China.
By Michael Radunski
