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April 10th, 2024

EU Parliament launches migration package

The votes were less close than many expected: MEPs approved the reform package consisting of ten individual regulations. The vote is also likely to influence the European election campaign.

By Eric Bonse

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April 10th, 2024

Questionable study: Economist expects expensive electricity even with 100 percent renewables

In a new study, German economist Veronika Grimm concludes that despite the falling costs of wind and solar power, real electricity costs will remain at around the 2021 level until 2040. However, this is only true under the assumption that electricity demand remains completely inflexible, which contradicts many other forecasts.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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April 10th, 2024

Scholz encounters major concerns of German companies in China

Despite all warnings, the German industry fails to reduce its dependency on China. Combined with unfair competition in the Chinese market, this creates massive existential worries for German companies. For Chancellor Olaf Scholz, this complex situation becomes the central theme of his trip to China.

By Michael Radunski

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April 10th, 2024

Nuclear power as climate action? The reason behind the pro-nuclear campaign

The nuclear industry is counting on a "nuclear renaissance" for safe and low-carbon electricity at a summit in Brussels and COP28. But the industry is fighting a global battle against its decline. That is why their campaign focuses on one crucial factor.

By Bernhard Pötter

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April 10th, 2024

Human Rights Court ruling gives boost to climate lawsuits

The European Court of Human Rights underlines the duty of countries to protect the climate. This could strengthen climate lawsuits far beyond Europe.

By Alexandra Endres

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April 10th, 2024

Meeting in Beijing: Taiwan's ex-President Ma and Xi Jinping present themselves as old friends

Taiwan's ex-president Ma Ying-jeou met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. It happened to be on the same day Japan and the USA were negotiating a new security architecture for the region. The meeting in Taiwan has sparked mixed reactions.

By David Demes

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April 9th, 2024

China unites historical rivals USA, Japan and the Philippines

A summit is held in Washington between the USA, Japan and the Philippines. The historical rivals come together – out of fear of the People's Republic. Japan even wants to join a military pact. Beijing reacts furiously.

By Michael Radunski

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April 9th, 2024

What comes after Next Generation EU?

The debt rules are forcing savings, while the need for investment is increasing. At the same time, the Next Generation EU investment program is coming to an end. A discussion about a successor program will be unavoidable – but the political hurdles are high.

By Marc Winkelmann

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April 9th, 2024

People in ASEAN countries show ambivalent relationship with China in survey

The people in the ASEAN states do not want to choose between the USA and China. However, if they were forced to choose, it would be in favor of the People's Republic for the first time – partly out of disappointment with the United States.

By Christiane Kuehl

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April 8th, 2024

Le Maire, Habeck and Urso herald the renaissance of EU industrial policy

Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.

By Marc Winkelmann