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Talk of the town | Car industry

German car manufacturers: Cooperation as a way out of the sales slump

BMW and Mercedes report significant sales losses in China. There is a self-confident tone in Chinese reporting. Industry expert Beatrix Keim advises German manufacturers to enter into development cooperations with Chinese companies.

By Julia Fiedler

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EVP Henna Virkkunen at the weekly College meeting of the von der Leyen Commission, 07/10/2025
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Apply AI Strategy: AI is to be used in all industries

The new AI strategy is intended to support companies and science in the application of AI. In this way, the European Commission wants to strengthen competitiveness and help Europe catch up in the global AI competition.

By Corinna Visser

Talk of the town | Agriculture

Trade war: US farmers don’t sell the bean

China plays a trump card in the trade war and puts US soybean farmers in trouble. The leverage from Beijing comes as no surprise.

By Andreas Landwehr

News | India

Report: World Bank warns of slump in growth in South Asia

The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for South Asia in 2026 to the lowest level in 25 years. Reasons include the US tariffs on Indian exports. The effects of AI on the labor market are also a factor.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Diplomacy

North Korea: High-ranking delegations expected for party anniversary

China’s Prime Minister Li Qiang is leading a delegation to Pyongyang this week to attend the 80th anniversary of the state party. In addition to China, Russia, Vietnam and Laos are also sending high-ranking representatives, which points to new rapprochement in the region.

By Fabian Peltsch