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Disinformation: bad grades for platforms

A study commissioned by the EU Commission shows: Facebook and YouTube do too little to counter propaganda from the Kremlin. This is a bad omen for the European elections.

By Corinna Visser

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Italy: Meloni struggles to cope with rising migrant numbers

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had promised to curb illegal migration across the Mediterranean. But now the numbers are rising and could become a problem for the Italian right, of all parties. Meloni's coalition partner Salvini of the far-right Lega wants to use the situation to feed the European election campaign.

By Redaktion Table

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Climate policy: waiting for REACH

Most of this EU Commission's climate legislation has already been negotiated. Some proposals are still in the trilogue and should be finalized in the coming weeks. And then there is the postponed revision of the Chemicals Regulation, which is likely to make for difficult negotiations.

By Lukas Knigge

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Meta investigates 'Spamouflage' on Facebook

The attempt to influence democratic societies through Chinese disinformation is based on a sophisticated digital network. Facebook operator Meta has now exposed it and suspended thousands of accounts but warns of its resilience.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Hukou relaxation to attract workers to medium-sized cities

Relaxations of the household registration system (hukou) have been announced repeatedly, yet without significant subsequent changes. However, Beijing has now taken steps to gradually facilitate freedom of movement. This is also intended to boost China's struggling economy.

By Frank Sieren

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Berlin calls for EU action plan to cut bureaucracy

The German government wants to push for an ambitious reduction of administrative burdens in coordination with Paris. Representatives of the CDU and CSU are reacting with strong criticism, while the business community is insisting on action.

By Till Hoppe

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Citizenship law: Germany adapts

Germany is reforming its citizenship law. In doing so, the country wants to become more attractive for immigrants – also in comparison to other EU countries. What can be concluded from the EU comparison for the German reform?

By Falk Steiner

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The best books about China and Taiwan

China.Table presents the best books to read this late summer and fall. Including topical political analyses, retrospectives on the Cultural Revolution, and an identity-building Taiwanese cookbook.

By Redaktion Table

Überraschungskandidatin der Linken und bald vielleicht Konkurrentin von Sahra Wagenknecht: Carola Rackete.
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Carola Rackete: 'Representing an internationalist position'

The Left Party leadership wants to go into the European elections with Carola Rackete as its top candidate. An interview by Vera Weidenbach and Leonard Schulz with the non-party activist about the switch to politics, her goals in the EU Parliament and a possible duel with Sahra Wagenknecht.

By Vera Weidenbach

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Green Deal: Time is running out

With less than a year to go before the European elections, the Green Deal dossiers on biodiversity and agriculture have yet to be completed. For the Brussels operation, this marks the start of a race against time, made even worse by the departure of Green Deal chief Frans Timmermans.

By Claire Stam