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Stellantis buys into EV manufacturer in China

After Volkswagen, Stellantis is now also buying into a Chinese EV manufacturer. The deal is also an admission by the traditional brand group that it cannot survive alone in the competitive market.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Middle East conflict: agreement at EU summit

Late yesterday evening, the EU states were able to agree on a joint summit declaration: They condemn Hamas' terror attack on Israel and call for ceasefires and protected corridors for safe aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip.

By Eric Bonse

Opinion

What's cooking in Brussels? The Blue Deal is coming

The issue of water is still a blind spot for most political and economic actors in Europe. Yesterday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) presented its plan for an EU water strategy: Water should be seen as a scarce resource that needs to be protected.

By Claire Stam

Feature

CSA regulation: all groups against Johansson

On Wednesday, MEPs were still tough on Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson. On Thursday, the Parliamentarians presented their own position on the controversial proposal to combat depictions of sexual abuse of children. And it's a tough one.

By Falk Steiner

Feature

Global Gateway Forum unveils new projects

The first forum of the EU Infrastructure Initiative comes with announcements and the signing of several new projects. Global Gateway seems to be gaining momentum, at least on paper. In Africa, Brussels, along with the USA, aims to secure access to vital raw materials.

By Amelie Richter

News

LIBE Committee: Ylva Johansson enrages deputies

The appearance of Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson before the European Parliament's Home Affairs Committee (LIBE) on Wednesday afternoon is likely to go down in parliamentary history as a memorable moment. Because the Commissioner tried to defend herself – but that backfired.

By Falk Steiner