Will we run out of power at the push of a button? 'Kill switch' found in Chinese solar panels

A nightmare for the European energy grid: China that can remotely switch on or off its supplied solar panels, batteries or charging stations on a large scale. After discoveries of suspicious equipment in the US and Denmark, politicians in Europe are sounding the alarm about the safety of the green electricity grid. How big this risk really is, says editor Eva Selderbeek.

Bugaboo has acquired a majority stake in rival Joolz, marking a significant step toward consolidation in the high-end stroller market. Despite tax challenges in the United States, both companies see significant growth potential there. Retail editor Orla McDonald provides insight into the merger’s implications for the baby products market.

Drug use among students in association houses is significantly higher than among the rest of the student community, according to recent research by three student organizations. Since the corona period, the use of hard drugs such as ecstasy, cocaine and ketamine seems to have become increasingly normal within this group. This raises great concerns among student associations and has led to various initiatives, including educational campaigns by the Delftsch Studenten Corps and UVSV/NVVSU. Our editor Elfanie toe Laer discusses the impact of this trend on the mental well-being of students.