Since 2016, the exile Chinese opposition media outlet The Epoch Times has loyally sided with Donald Trump. However, its staunchly right-wing stance and the spread of conspiracy myths have not only won sympathy from Chinese migrants.
By Redaktion Table
The Commissioner-designate for Trade secured the support of Parliament with a confident appearance. In the coming years, he intends to defend the interests of the European economy, in particular through the use of trade defense instruments.
By Marc Winkelmann
Apostolos Tzitzikostas wants to promote greater competitiveness and sustainability as Transport Commissioner. At the hearing in front of MEPs, he made clear that the end of the combustion engine is here to stay: "We cannot let up here."
By Markus Grabitz
The hearings of the EU Commissioners-designate have begun. On Monday, Slovakian Maroš Šefčovič answered MEPs' questions about his plans as Trade Commissioner – and scored points. Partly thanks to his China approach.
By Amelie Richter
This year's Hurun list of the wealthiest Chinese shows which sectors are particularly hard hit by the crisis. But it also shows which technologies and developments are shaping the world.
By Jörn Petring
In its new energy program, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group is calling for more nuclear power and fewer government regulations on heating. However, unlike the FDP, it wants to maintain the climate target and financial support for climate-friendly technologies.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Donald Trump as POTUS would probably radically reduce the US government's climate policy, bleed the authorities dry and stop federal programs. However, the energy transition in the USA and the resistance of states, cities and companies would continue. If Trump wins, COP29 could fail due to the financial issue.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Commission accuses the German government of wanting to soften the new debt rules. In a rare display of unity, the traffic lights coalition is arguing that the austerity requirements from Brussels are unnecessarily strict.
By Till Hoppe
Covert Chinese interference in US political debates does not favor a presidency for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Both candidates for Tuesday's elections are only partially predictable in Beijing.
By Jörn Petring
The hearings for the Commissioners-designate start next week. In addition to the procedure, we explain which candidates could face difficulties and where the points of contention lie.
By Lukas Knigge
