The Christian Democratic party family wants to enforce fixed quotas for refugees who are granted asylum in the EU for humanitarian reasons. This is the aim of the manifesto adopted by the party family in Bucharest at the start of the European election campaign. Today, Ursula von der Leyen must face the vote of the 800 delegates as the lead candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
Climate change affects genders differently. This is why feminist voices demand that climate policy also consider gender. Many projects show how this can work in practice.
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There is a first response to the question of where the economic miracle announced at the National People's Congress should begin: The central bank publicly promises to lower interest rates.
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The introduction of a tightened security law in Hong Kong has sparked loud criticism from foreign governments and organizations. The EU fears another setback for the business activities of its companies.
By Marcel Grzanna
Is €1.5 billion enough to create incentives to strengthen the European arms industry? The EU Commission's strategy has met with mixed reactions.
By Stephan Israel
The growth target set by the National People's Congress can only be achieved if consumption increases. This is good news for German companies – which understand them as a signal for more investment.
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The National People's Congress opening day in Beijing is the day of numbers. Alongside the plans for economic growth, the military budget is also presented. The latter arouses fears and concerns – especially in the region.
By Michael Radunski
Premier Li Qiang made it clear at the start of the People's Congress: Beijing will not launch a comprehensive economic stimulus package despite loud calls. China does not want to increase its debts any further. Subsidies will flow selectively, especially into new technologies.
By Jörn Petring
There will be no anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar modules with the current EU Commission. Instead, Commissioners Simson and Breton are urging the member states to promote domestically produced systems themselves.
By Manuel Berkel
In the USA, an increasing number of insurers are refusing coverage for property damage caused by rain and fire. As a result, many victims of severe weather events are left without insurance coverage. The dilemma: Risks are nearly uninsurable – or they make policies so expensive that nobody buys them.
By Isabel Adler
