The Foreign Subsidies Regulation gives Brussels the power to launch investigations into subsidies. The EU regulatory authorities can impose fines, suspend tenders or prevent state takeovers altogether. Beijing now sees this as a trade barrier.

By Amelie Richter

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January 9th, 2025

Healthcare system: Shanghai wants to approve foreign hospitals

The city of Shanghai wants to allow the establishment of foreign-owned hospitals. It is the first Chinese city to push ahead with such plans since the central government laid the foundations for them.

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January 9th, 2025

Climate in Numbers: How much Germany lags behind its EV targets

EV sales in Germany are still far too low. New figures show just how big the gap is to achieving the government's target. Experts say that politicians' and commentators' negative comments about EVs are one of the reasons for this. The charging infrastructure, on the other hand, is no longer an issue.

By Nico Beckert

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January 9th, 2025

2024: CO2 revenue falls short of expectations

German revenue from carbon pricing reached a new record level in 2024. However, they were also lower than planned in the national budget.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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January 9th, 2025

JPMorgan: Another major US bank leaves Net-Zero Banking Alliance

Republican pressure is also increasing in the banking sector: JPMorgan is the next major US bank to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. However, it still wants to stick to "pragmatic" climate solutions.

By Lukas Bayer

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January 9th, 2025

WWF report: Solar obligation would be compatible with the German constitution

The WWF calls for mandatory solar installations on German roofs. According to a legal opinion commissioned by the environmental organization, such a "solar standard" is compatible with the German constitution.

By Nico Beckert

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January 9th, 2025

Northvolt: Operations can continue

The battery manufacturer is in crisis. But now the shareholders have given an important signal: Northvolt can continue operations in Sweden.

By Redaktion Table

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January 9th, 2025

Hydrogen: Ribera and Jørgensen meet associations

At a meeting with Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera and Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen on Tuesday, the European hydrogen industry pressed for lead markets for clean hydrogen.

By Manuel Berkel