Leonardo Pape

2 weeks ago | table.media | Leonardo Pape |Corinna Visser

The EU Commission wants to remain tough in the negotiations with Beijing on countervailing duties on electric cars. Find out more in Table.Briefings. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to remain firm in the negotiations with Beijing on countervailing duties on EVs. "Our concerns about Chinese overcapacity are becoming even more serious at the moment," it was said in Commission circles, adding that China will have to reach out to the EU if it wants a deal.

3 weeks ago | table.media | Leonardo Pape |Markus Grabitz

The approval of the Solar Package I by Brussels under state aid law has been pending for ten months. Read what Commission President von der Leyen has written to German MEPs on the matter in Table.Briefings. The three MEPs Norbert Lins (CDU), Christian Ehler (CDU) and Markus Ferber (CSU) blame Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck (Greens) for delays in the approval of the Solar Package I under state aid law.

1 month ago | table.media | Till Hoppe |Leonardo Pape |Alex Veit

Home|Steel safeguards: What factors the Commission takes into account when making adjustments.|Demand for steel has developed worse than expected. From April 1, adapted protective measures are to protect the European steel sector. The aim is not only to take account of the newly imposed US steel tariffs, but also other factors, according to a Commission spokesperson:Please use HAN to get access to this article. No payment data. No automatic renewal.

1 month ago | table.media | Leonardo Pape |János Allenbach-Ammann |Corinna Visser

The semiconductor industry is a multi-billion dollar business – and consumes enormous amounts of water and fossil energy. A study has examined the impact on the environment in detail. Energy consumption from the chip manufacturing industry has doubled in recent years. Carbon emissions have also risen sharply – although this is partly due to improved reporting, as a new study shows.

1 month ago | table.media | Ning WANG |Leonardo Pape |Till Hoppe

From security guarantees and peacekeeping troops to rebuilding: China has signaled its willingness to mediate in the Ukraine conflict. However, this support is primarily based on strategic considerations. Find out more in Table.Briefings. For some time now, Chinese diplomats and intellectuals have been floating the idea that China could play a role in the peace process in Ukraine. This was also emphasized by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at his press conference on Friday.