In an interview with Silke Wettach, European Ombudswoman Emily O'Reilly urges the EU Commission to be more transparent. Because the Brussels authority increasingly sees itself as a geopolitical player, it is becoming a challenge to keep up with accountability.
By Silke Wettach
Germany has promised to provide six billion euros annually from public funds for global climate financing from 2025. However, the government's draft budget is around one billion euros short of this target.
By Bernhard Pötter
J.D. Vance wants to completely refocus US foreign policy on China. The potential Vice President under Donald Trump is convinced: China is the true enemy of the USA. This focus would have significant implications for Europe.
By Michael Radunski
The candidates from the EPP, S D, Renew and Greens have received a lot of support from the other pro-European political groups in the elections for the Presidency of the European Parliament. This is seen as a signal that Ursula von der Leyen will receive the required 361 votes in plenary on Thursday to be re-elected Commission President.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU must immediately and comprehensively reform the CO2 fleet regulation of passenger cars. This is the demand of a group of researchers led by Thomas Koch from Karlsruhe KIT. Otherwise, the sector will be at odds with the Paris climate targets in 2030.
By Markus Grabitz
Nvidia and other Western chip companies warn that the US sanctions will make Chinese competitors catch up all the faster. However, despite the shackles, the industry leader is currently still doing well in China.
By Jörn Petring
The assassination attempt has cast another spotlight on Donald Trump's strange standing in China: On the one hand, he is regarded as a symbol of the West's decline; on the other, he is hailed as a bold doer and shared as a meme.
By Fabian Peltsch
Santiago Abascal's far-right Vox party breaks with the Spanish People's Party and intensifies its xenophobic rhetoric. The reason: the admission of 347 unaccompanied migrant minors. Vox strictly rejects the admission of migrants.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Following Viktor Orbán's recent escapades, the EU Commission announced on Monday evening that it would no longer send commissioners to informal ministerial meetings during Hungary's presidency of the Council. However, the Foreign Affairs Commissioner is sounding out another measure among the member states.
By Stephan Israel
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will nominate Donald Trump as presidential candidate. He has had the Republicans draw up an election program that packs a punch. No partners and only one opponent: China.
By Michael Radunski
