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IPOs in the United States: globalists back on the high ground

The advocates of decoupling from global events have suffered a setback. The faction that advocates greater internationalization is suddenly calling the shots in the party again. The clearest sign of the trend is the green light given by Vice Premier Liu He to foreign IPOs. These had previously faced opposition from the faction of autarky-minded nationalists last year. Now, first companies are daring to return to the international trading floor.

By Frank Sieren

ETS 2: cracked, but not dead yet

The war in Ukraine and the resulting sharp rise in energy prices are making it harder and harder to enforce the CO2 price for buildings and road transport. While ETS 2 offers emissions savings potential, it is likely to lead to further price increases. But alternatives are lacking.

By Lukas Knigge

Lu Yuguang berichtet für chinesische Medien aus der Ukraine.

Clear rules for China's media in Ukraine

Wars always include propaganda, misinformation and restricted access to information. Media impact of the warring parties plays a major role. Some Chinese journalists also report from Ukraine. But under strict rules. And in some cases, the proximity to the Russian military is surprising.

By Amelie Richter

Seidenstraße Belarus Störungen

Disruptions along the Iron Silk Road

In the Corona pandemic, companies have discovered rail as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. However, Russia's war in Ukraine means that smooth transportation is now in question. True, the tracks have not been affected by the fighting. But logistics companies fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.

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Renew wants to suspend accession talks with Serbia

Serbia has so far not joined the EU sanctions against Russia. In a letter, members of the liberal Renew parliamentary group have addressed EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging her to put accession talks with Serbia on hold for the time being and to freeze the associated funding. But the consequences could further complicate the EU's difficult relationship with the candidate country.

By Falk Steiner

Hearing on Dark Patterns: is a paradigm shift necessary?

The term is only eleven years old, but already it unites almost all political camps and institutions: Dark Patterns. Parliament, the Council and the Commission all want to put a stop to manipulative design tricks. But a hearing of the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee showed that there is no panacea.

By Redaktion Table

China imports: faltering on the railways

During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies discovered railways as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. Since 2016, volumes have increased tenfold. Russia's war in Ukraine is starting to have an impact. Contractors fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.

By Redaktion Table

The ups and downs of tech shares

China's tech shares are in a tailspin. For a month, they went rapidly downhill. This was followed by a recovery on Wednesday. But the losses have not yet been recovered. Analysts warn that the slide could continue, as the tech giants are in the grip of Chinese and US regulators.

By Redaktion Table