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1 – 10 of 91Speculation that Europe’s carmakers might be exploring partnerships to produce more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) and withstand global competition, particularly from China…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286196
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The vote was lost following Germany’s decision to oppose the directive, which encouraged others to abstain. There are only a few weeks left for the Council to vote again on the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285590
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As the industry merges and expands, and seeks new European partnerships, the German government is seeking to increase its influence in the process. This ongoing transformation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284307
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German manufacturers face a multi-faceted competitiveness challenge. Domestic output almost halved from 2016 to 2021. The failure to match rivals in the development of electric…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282476
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France’s economy has performed better than its peers this year, due to weaker inflationary pressures and strong export performance in the second quarter. However, the latest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282655
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The decision reflects doubts over Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire's four-year plan to “chill” state spending and reduce France's accumulated debt from 111.6% of GDP to 108.3% by…
This follows the transfer of the assets of energy companies Uniper and Fortum three months earlier. Temporary management is likely to end in eventual nationalisation, and a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281049
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It is a pact of North Sea countries aiming to install almost 120 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and at least 300 gigawatts by 2050. The agreement reflects efforts to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279468
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The French government is using its emergency powers to break a two-week strike at five of the country's eight refineries, which has caused fuel shortages nationwide. Union action…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273321
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From November 21, private sector workers can now work four instead of five days per week as part of the federal government’s new Labour Deal. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said…