TAG: Space
UK considers probe of Chinese EV subsidies
LONDON — Britain is considering whether to investigate Chinese state subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) makers, two people familiar with the nascent plans told POLITICO.A U.K. investigation would follow the launch of a similar probe by the EU last Octobe...
6 months ago
Anne Hidalgo’s vision of a greener Paris faces political reckoning
PARIS — Nearly 10 years ago, newly minted Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made “a genuine energy and environmental transition” a cornerstone of her plans for the city.The Socialist politician stayed true to that platform — in the process becoming one of the most...
6 months ago
Industry bosses to EU: Help us level up in the global green tech race
HANNOVER, Germany — Europe’s industry is ready to take on state-subsidized Chinese and American rivals in the global green tech race — but Brussels must create the right conditions for it to do so.Failure to act will condemn Europe to deindustrialization:...
5 months ago
Macron warns Europe ‘can die’ in alarmist speech on protectionism, geopolitical threats
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe faces possible demise if it does not take bold action to tackle U.S. and Chinese protectionism, amid serious geopolitical threats from authoritarian regimes.In a bleak and solemn speech...
5 months ago
More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron outlined his priorities for the future of the European Union on Thursday in an almost two-hour stump speech with about six weeks to go until the European election in June. The marathon address at Sorbonne Universit...
5 months ago
German chancellor says Ukraine aid will continue despite savings push
CHIȘINĂU — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his country's aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, after his government came under fire for cutting funds in a savings push.“Germany will not let up in its support for Ukraine. We will continue to support Ukraine...
1 month ago
The plan to save European farming
BRUSSELS — Business as usual is no longer an option for European farmers and businesses if climate collapse and economic hardship are to be avoided.That’s the top line of a joint report presented to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on We...
1 month ago
It’s that man again! Veteran Dombrovskis as EU economy boss will reassure Germany.
BRUSSELS — The appointment of Valdis Dombrovskis — already a European commissioner for a decade — as the European Union’s economy chief is welcome news for the high priests of tight spending. By choosing the former Latvian prime minister for the role, Eu...
4 weeks ago
Another moonshot: Cabinet approves Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission and a space station
In a big boost to India’s space programme, the Union Cabinet on September 18 approved an ambitious line-up, including Chandrayaan-4 mission, expanding the planetary exploration to Venus, a space station and a next-generation launch vehicle.“These developm...
4 weeks ago
Leaked documents: Which EU commissioners have the most property, money and influence
BRUSSELS — Just how squeaky clean are the new team of commissioners hoping to work for Ursula von der Leyen?The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee, known as JURI, is going through the declarations of interest of all top EU officials to find out...
1 week ago