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Anti-corruption agenda: laborious implementation in the EP

Six months after the corruption scandal surrounding ex-Vice-President Eva Kaili came to light, the investigators have still not disclosed any details. Meanwhile, in Parliament, the implementation of the anti-corruption agenda initiated by President Roberta Metsola is underway. What is the status of her 14-point plan?

By Markus Grabitz

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Migration policy: How the EU is shifting its borders

With a lot of money, the EU wants to discourage people in need from seeking a better life in Europe. Third countries are supposed to dissuade them from making the journey. But this migration policy carries high risks – also for the EU itself.

By Viktor Funk

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 16: Signs of ERNIE Bot and Baidu are seen on screens on March 16, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. ERNIE Bot, a chatbot regarded as Chinese ChatGPT, is officially launched on March 16. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx VCG111427482285

Why China's AI dreams are crumbling

The hype surrounding ChatGPT has also reached Chinese companies. But the AI language models from Alibaba and Baidu disappoint across the board. They are said to be up to three years behind US competitors. The reason: China has hardly any access to powerful chips due to the US technology embargo.

By Jörn Petring

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Mechanical engineering sees slowing demand

German mechanical engineering companies in China are increasingly pessimistic. After the lifting of all Covid restrictions, access to raw materials has improved, but new orders are scarce. The latest survey by the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) reveals lower capacity utilization.

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CRMA: Beers draft report

Today, Rapporteur Nicola Beer (Renew) publishes her draft report on the Critical Raw Materials Act. Her amendments aim primarily to increase planning certainty and reduce administrative burdens. She also wants to strengthen recycling and substitution of strategic raw materials.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Wojciech Wiewiórowski: ‘Decisive moment for GDPR’

Almost five years ago, the transition period for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ended. But many questions remain unanswered today. In an interview with Falk Steiner, European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski explains why he believes enforcement has now reached a crucial point.

By Falk Steiner

'Nobody knows where the red line is'

Wu Nai-teh has been studying the question of what defines Taiwanese identity for 40 years. The political scientist from Academia Sinica explains in an interview with Fabian Peltsch why the Taiwanese government needs to commit to national defense more explicitly and why more young Chinese from the Mainland should come to Taiwan.

By Redaktion Table

Beijing pressures Dutch journalist

A China expert and journalist in the Netherlands has become the target of an intimidation campaign believed to be backed by Beijing. Authorities and experts are alarmed. There is a call to send China a clear message.

By Redaktion Table

Beijing pressures Dutch journalist

A China expert and journalist in the Netherlands has become the target of an intimidation campaign believed to be backed by Beijing. Authorities and experts are alarmed. There is a call to send China a clear message.

By Stephan Israel