African governments wish to improve their relations with China in their favor. The Middle Kingdom also wants to do just that. In the end, African countries are primarily interested in loans. And that is precisely what Xi Jinping promised.
By Andreas Sieren
Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is the new Prime Minister of France. He must now form a government that is capable of surviving a vote of no confidence, which puts the Rassemblement National in the role of kingmaker.
By Claire Stam
Before the Commissioners are appointed, they have to undergo a hearing in the relevant specialist committees of the European Parliament and provide information on possible conflicts of interest. But this takes time.
By Markus Grabitz
The arrest of artist Gao Zhen sheds light on just how much artistic freedom has eroded in China. Beijing is even trying to prevent the exhibition of dissident art abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
China is tightening controls on critical minerals. Experts expect further regulations for certain raw materials that are important for future sectors in the West in the future.
By Christiane Kuehl
China was a paradise for European luxury manufacturers. In the economic downturn, however, many Chinese are losing their appetite for expensive purchases. When they do buy, they prefer to do so on the gray market. Everyone is talking about the online platform Dewu.
By Jörn Petring
The European Court of Justice overturns Competition Commissioner Vestager's decision to prohibit the takeover of Grail by Illumina. This raises the question of how the competition authorities can intervene when large companies swallow up small rivals.
By Till Hoppe
For six months now, large platforms have had to comply with the rules of the Digital Market Act (DMA) as gatekeepers. A lot has happened since then, but the Commission is not keeping up with enforcement, say experts.
By Corinna Visser
In a new report, the EU Court of Auditors warns of major delays in the national implementation of the European Recovery Fund. Court of Auditors member Ivana Maletić calls for an extension of the deadline.
By Marc Winkelmann
The federal government paralyzed, far-right and populist parties on the rise: the results of the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia are alarming Brussels and other EU capitals.
By Till Hoppe
