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Regina Laska criticized statements made by economist Hans-Werner Sinn in a conversation with Ronzheimer. Sinn had blamed the EU CO₂ regulations for the decline of the German automotive industry and said that Chinese and possibly French manufacturers could build better electric cars. Laska countered that Volkswagen is Europe's market leader in electric cars. Sinn also stated that German car executives could not have acted faster and that the Audi CEO must cater to shareholders' interests. In this context, Laska pointed to the elimination of 7,500 jobs in Germany and a factory she estimated at four billion dollars, which was promised by Trump on the campaign stage. She accused Sinn of blaming the industry for the failures of the EU and portraying climate protection as ineffective. Laska criticized that critical inquiries in the conversation did not prevent Sinn from elaborating on his views in detail. She doubted that employees in Aurich and Emden would benefit from his account, asking whether they might be inclined to vote for the AfD because of it. In her estimation, Sinn's narrative would likely remain more memorable than the inquiries, while China is producing electric cars in the millions. As a counterexample, Laska cited Norway: there, 98 percent of newly registered cars are electric, and according to her, the country is doing well. She also noted that there are many German brands on Norwegian roads and that Norwegians are buying them. Laska warned that Germany could one day become the Rust Belt that Sinn had previously described. #EU #Autoindustrie #Klimaschutz (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that business journalist Philipp Mattheis was in China for the first time last week in nearly exactly six years. According to Mattheis, around 500,000 industrial jobs have been lost in Germany between 2019 and 2025; for 2026, he cites another 15,000 positions per month. The automotive industry, mechanical engineering, and suppliers are particularly affected. According to Boeminghaus, Mattheis contrasted China's investments in cities, power plants, factories, and infrastructure with the condition of German bridges and railways, as well as high energy costs. At the same time, Mattheis criticizes the increasing state regulation in Europe: the continent is adopting control mechanisms commonly seen in China without advancing its economic modernization. Boeminghaus warned, referencing Mattheis, that Germany risks becoming an economic ruin due to its own political decisions. https://t.co/CRj4CtYeKn #China #Deutschland #Wirtschaftskrise (translated)

BYD's factory in Camaçari, which is the largest outside of China, could be affected by Sunday's presidential election in Brazil between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, where Bolsonaro could complicate relations with China and push the country closer to the USA. #BYD #Brasilien #Elbilar (translated)

Prof. Matthias Moosdorf stated that peace in Ukraine, in his view, would only be possible without Volodymyr Zelensky. He claimed that Zelensky does not want to end the war and referenced Donald Trump. Zelensky's legitimacy in his own country has been lost: he is governing without a vote on an extended term, has suspended parties, exerted pressure on critical media, and closed spaces for dissenting opinions. Many Ukrainians no longer see him as their representative, Moosdorf wrote, citing remarks from Vitali Klitschko. Moscow is very skeptical about making agreements with Zelensky, and Washington has understood this, Moosdorf noted. This is also increasingly being discussed in Europe. As long as Zelensky remains in power, he believes the war will continue. Moosdorf accused the EU of deriving further aid and sanction packages from Zelensky's demands and escalations. He described a mutual dependency in which Zelensky receives money to maintain power, while EU bureaucrats gain political significance. At the same time, he pointed to high electricity bills, closed factories, increasing migration, and a growing restriction of freedom of speech in Europe. According to Moosdorf, the government in Kyiv lives off corruption and war and will not end the conflict. He also claimed that Ukrainian men are being sent to war through forced conscriptions or driven out of the country. He believes that invoking European values serves the power retention of political decision-makers. In conclusion, he called for support for peace and Trump. #Frieden #Ukraine #Zelensky (translated)

The article discusses Germany's decreasing attractiveness for international investors, who have drastically reduced their investments in important projects like the Eli Lilly factory in Alzey due to austerity measures and unfavorable conditions, while smaller companies are also suffering from these developments. #Investitionen #Wirtschaft #Deutschland (translated)

"These are well-invested 400 million euros because it is about independence and resilience." The Mayor of Frankfurt, Mike Josef (SPD), described the decision to build the new factory as "one of the most significant industrial policy decisions in recent years and decades for the city of Frankfurt and for the state of Hesse." #Sanofi #Insulinproduktion #Frankfurt (translated)

The auto show in Paris has become a battleground this year, where Chinese brands are doubling their presence and European manufacturers are fighting back with innovative concept cars, such as the new Citroën 2CV set to hit the market in 2028. #AutoshowParijs #Citroën2CV #ElektrischeAuto (translated)

Chinese electric cars are significantly cheaper to produce than European models, mainly due to lower production costs and a stronger battery supply chain, putting pressure on European manufacturers to reduce their costs while also investing in new technologies. #BYD #elektrischeauto #automarkt (translated)

Ontex Russia, the Russian subsidiary of the diaper manufacturer Ontex, was placed under temporary administration on October 15 based on a decree from the Russian president, leading to operational control by a government-appointed administrator. #Ukraine #Ontex #AdministrationProvisoire (translated)

A new study shows that the definition of Made in Europe is crucial for the impact on investments and employment in the EU and could potentially lead to new factories with European trading partners instead of in the EU. #MadeInEurope #EuropäischeIndustrie #ÖffentlicheBeschaffung (translated)

We will present our concept in the fall and then get started as quickly as possible. "We have had enough of that," said Hubertz. We also do not want a new construction company, but rather to collaborate with market partners to fully utilize the factories with our orders. The federal partners can be from the private sector or also municipal and state-owned housing corporations, said Hubertz. As a federation, we can award contracts on a large scale and thus achieve a price advantage. #Wohnungsmangel #Baugesellschaft #Berlin (translated)