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The COP29 climate conference in Baku has opened the way to a global carbon market - but postponed crucial questions on financing global climate protection. Small steps, but not nearly enough.

The tougher the dispute between the USA and China becomes in global trade, the greater the pressure on Europe. What will industries have to face if rules-based trade is pushed aside?

India wants to become a major economic power. The government is promoting growth with numerous measures. But locally, the paths to new business can be tortuous.

When the Cyber Resilience Act 2027 comes into force, software BOMs will also become mandatory. The VDMA recommends that companies prepare in good time so that they can continue to sell digital products seamlessly.

Buildings are major energy consumers and therefore also major emitters of greenhouse gases. Building automation is key to achieving climate targets - especially as many factories, office buildings and warehouses now have to be retrofitted by law.  

In the midst of many crises, the EU is facing an election that will s et a decisive course. Not only the shape of the next EU Commission depends on the new Parliament, but also the future of the "Green Deal" and the influence of extremist parties.

Printed paper is still hugely important in times of digitalization. But the printing and paper industry needs to focus on sustainable innovations. The world's leading trade fair drupa shows the way.

The biological transformation will change Germany as a production location. In the new episode of the VDMA podcast, our experts explain to what extent and in which areas biointelligence will be used in mechanical and plant engineering

The digital transformation is progressing at an unprecedented pace. It requires seamless communication between machines and systems. This requires the global production language OPC UA.