The EU wants to oblige companies to ensure that their suppliers respect human rights and environmental protection. Red rag: It is difficult to find out whether textile production, for example, is fair here in Bangladesh Photo: Joy Saha/imago BERLIN taz | The vote in the Legal Affairs Committee on Tuesday on the compromise on the … Read more
The system competition with China on the doorstep of the EU FAZ series Smarter, faster The system competition with China on the doorstep of the EU Von Andreas Mihm, Graphics: Johannes Thielen Researchers say that the EU is too hesitant to score points in the geopolitical dispute with China on its own doorstep. You have … Read more
We meet Alican Emiroğlu on a sunny Friday in March at the headquarters of the brand’s importer in Čestlice near Prague. Alican is bringing the company’s plug-in hybrid X60 Recharge to the photo shoot. “When I’m in the city, I switch to pure electric mode, current technology allows over 70 kilometers on electric drive,” he … Read more
Over the past decade, Europe has witnessed a housing boom with property prices soaring in the most desirable cities. With low interest rates and a strong economy, the market has been a safe haven for investors, especially from countries suffering economic uncertainty. However, this trend has come to an abrupt halt as the coronavirus pandemic … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Minister Beerbock told the Bundestag on Wednesday that China was becoming a “systemic rival” rather than a trading partner or competitor, in a report on his visit to China last week. It was more than a shock,” he said. FILE PHOTO: German Foreign Minister Beerbock speaks during a press conference in Beijing, April … Read more
Brexit has been a contentious issue ever since it was first brought to the table. However, Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, has found a silver lining in the cloud of Brexit, and it lies in the form of cheap “booze and fags.” While the benefits of a cheaper cigarette and alcohol market may be … Read more
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is growing concern about preparing for future health crises. One area that is receiving increased attention is the monitoring of wastewater from planes. With international travel being a key factor in the spread of diseases, understanding what microorganisms may be present in airline … Read more
Ukraine has announced a ban on imports of grains and other food from Ukraine to protect its agricultural sector, and Ukraine will take a “first step” to demand the withdrawal of the import ban in Warsaw, Poland, starting on the 17th. Participate in consultations that take place. Photo taken in July 2020 (2023 REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko) … Read more
As the fight for digital rights and fair competition continues, the European Union has recently announced new regulations that demand a level playing field between tech giants like Apple and smaller developers. One of the main points of contention is app sideloading – the ability to download apps outside of the official App Store. While … Read more
Back in 2016, former US President Barack Obama caused a stir in the UK when he suggested that the country would be at the “back of the queue” for a trade deal with the US if it decided to leave the European Union. The statement was met with criticism from some pro-Brexit supporters, but Obama’s … Read more