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SB60: Germany under criticism for visa issues

Several participants were late for the SB60 UN Interim Conference in Bonn due to visa problems. People from the Global South are particularly affected. NGOs are calling for the procedure to be simplified.

By Fabian Löhe

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Q&A: Key questions on tariffs for Chinese EVs

The Brussels authority has found Chinese state subsidies for electric vehicles to be unequivocally proven. We explain which state aids were identified, whether negotiations with Beijing are still ongoing and what the additional tariffs mean for customers.

By Amelie Richter

EV tariffs: How von der Leyen prevailed over Scholz

The tariffs are here, but the conflicts are far from over. Berlin intends to keep intervening in Brussels to avoid provoking Beijing too much. And Beijing will almost certainly retaliate – though probably not against Germany first.

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Top jobs: Why all eyes are now on the Council

Parliament President Metsola is to remind the heads of state and government of the Top Candidate Principle. This was decided by the parliamentary group leaders at their first meeting after the election. Negotiations on the formation of an informal coalition cannot begin until Tuesday at the earliest.

By Markus Grabitz

Humanoid robots: How China wants to take the lead

Human-like robots are expected to become a mass product soon. In addition to Western companies such as Tesla and Boston Dynamics, Chinese competitors are also rapidly positioning themselves. Beijing sets the direction.

By Jörn Petring