Never has state support been more critical to the survival of Germany's auto industry . Thursday's Autogipfel ("auto summit," in English) a high-stakes meeting in Berlin of political leaders, automotive executives and unions comes at a moment of deep crisis as the sector faces stagnation, mass layoffs and a rocky transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Once dominant in engineering and brand prestige, the likes of Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz now lag behind Chinese rivals in software innovation and adopting EVs. China's BYD, Nio and others are expanding aggressively into the European market, offering cheaper, tech-savvy EVs.
That preservative is borax (also known as E285, sodium tetraborate) - yes, the same compound that can clean your sink or boost laundry detergent. A close cousin, boric acid (E286), sometimes substitutes for it. Caviar makers prize both because they're remarkably effective: they fight bacteria, firm up the delicate roe, and even mellow out that sharp "fishy" taste.
The CRA fundamentally redefines how software will be built and maintained, pushing organizations to adopt more structured, transparent, and security-centered development strategies. And if you're like most commercial software developers who incorporate open source components, you'll need to account for your dependencies. Your team will need time to adapt development and security workflows to meet these new expectations. The timeline for CRA compliance is already in motion: December 2024 - The CRA came into force. This marked the start of the transition period for all affected stakeholders.