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The Commission President wants to discuss trade and vehicle data at the next summit of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry. This has caused discontent among manufacturers and suppliers.
By Markus Grabitz and Julia Fiedler
Donald Trump's administration is threatening to scrap the customs agreement if the EU does not amend several energy-related laws. Meanwhile, Member States are discussing amendments to a law that would ban imports of Russian energy sources from 2028.
By Manuel Berkel
As expected by the French head of government himself, François Bayrou lost the vote of confidence in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron intends to appoint a new prime minister this week.
By Marion Bergermann
China is taking action against pork imports from Europe with tariffs of up to 62%. Brussels speaks of WTO violations, farmers' associations warn of serious consequences for the internal market.
By Amelie Richter
Southern Europe is facing increasingly severe wildfires. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to better prepare the country against climate disasters. Climate change deniers from the far-right Vox party are part of the governments in the particularly affected regions.
By Nico Beckert
Two years – this is the deadline agreed by the member states at the NATO summit. Within this time, they are to test and introduce new technologies such as drones and AI-powered systems. This also changes cooperation with industry.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The United Nations Human Rights Office has sharply criticized the violence during the distribution of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip: "The Israeli military must stop shooting at people trying to get food," the OHCHR said.
By Markus Bickel
China plays no role at the NATO summit in The Hague. However, a new survey by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation shows that many Europeans would like to see NATO involved in the Indo-Pacific.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Defense Minister Pistorius plans to allocate a significant amount of money to address the Bundeswehr's personnel issues and close gaps in its air defense. The Left Party has announced its opposition.
By Gabriel Bub