Georgia's opposition politicians accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of vote rigging and do not recognize the election. President Zurabishvili calls for protests. At the same time, demands are made of the EU.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament, has also led the party since 2022. However, since he took over from Donald Tusk, the party has led a shadowy existence compared to the parliamentary group. Now things are set to change.
By Markus Grabitz
Nuclear fusion could one day provide limitless, affordable energy. It's no surprise that research is in full swing all over the world. A start-up from Shanghai is currently attracting a lot of attention.
By Jörn Petring
In New Delhi, there was an apparent consensus: yes to increased cooperation with India, and yes to de-risking for German business. However, when it comes to the details, many questions about the “how” remain unanswered.
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A dangerous stalemate is looming in Georgia's parliamentary elections on Saturday. The EU's influence on the strategically important country on the Black Sea is at stake.
By Stephan Israel
The economy is growing, the stock market is booming, and the up-and-coming Indian middle class is enjoying themselves on the beaches of Goa. But where are the jobs? To spark a rise similar to that of China, India must make important decisions.
By Angela Köckritz
On Sunday, Bulgarians will vote for their parliament for the seventh time in three and a half years. It is uncertain whether they will vote for a way out of political stagnation in this election.
By Frank Stier
The COP29 presidency has presented the non-binding declarations and commitments that are to be adopted alongside the binding decisions in Baku. These include a ceasefire, renewables, tourism and methane. However, important questions remain unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Asia-Pacific Conference in India is also a trend-setting event for SMEs. Three questions for Ute Marita Meissner from Josef Meissner GmbH in Cologne and Karl Bitzer from DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH in Windach, who are part of the delegation.
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Despite extremely favorable conditions, the heat pump loans from the German state-owned KfW Bank are hardly used. Apparently, they are not attractive to banks. Instead, many customers opt for the significantly more expensive loans offered by commercial providers, who profit handsomely.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
