30 energy experts from the EU Parliament want to prevent “risky” technology providers from gaining access to European infrastructure. In a letter to the Commission, they call for swift legal action.
By Manuel Berkel
Japan has elected a woman as prime minister for the first time: Takaichi Sanae. But before she can go down in history as the “Iron Lady,” she has to overcome three huge challenges – from fighting inflation and empowering women in the labor market to creating security for Japan in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.
By Koichi Hamada
Lower Saxony has deported a Uyghur woman to China, although the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) had specified Turkey as the destination country. Following harsh criticism, the Ministry of the Interior of Lower Saxony is taking a stand.
By Ning Wang
Taiwan’s vice-president gave her first speech to MEPs in Brussels – an unusual appearance that prompted an official complaint from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to set up a commission of experts to examine Germany's economic dependencies on China and develop strategies for greater security.
By Amelie Richter
Following previous export restrictions, China has granted exemptions for the supply of Nexperia chips for civilian use. This is intended to reduce supply bottlenecks for car manufacturers and suppliers.
By Amelie Richter
As announced, Beijing is lifting the export restrictions on semiconductor metals such as gallium, germanium and antimony, which were only introduced a month ago, for the time being. The background to this is the agreements between Xi and Trump to de-escalate the trade dispute between the two countries.
By Ning Wang
Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s former digital minister and one of the most influential voices for democratic innovation, talks about Europe’s balancing act between data protection and digitalization – and why open, participatory technologies are the strongest answer to authoritarian influence.
By Fabian Peltsch
Lars Klingbeil travels to China – the vice-chancellor beats Merz to the punch. Meanwhile, another contentious issue is emerging in the coalition: the policy on China.
By Angela Köckritz
