The EU has expanded its embargo on Russian crude oil to all oil products as planned and introduced an additional price cap – albeit with a long transition period. An exception has been made for Croatia.
By Eric Bonse
The presumed Chinese spy balloon, which was spotted over California over the weekend and later shot down over the sea, is also a hot topic in China. Especially on social media, people are sharing their opinions, which range from outrage to humorous comparisons to disaster movies.
By Fabian Peltsch
The balloon incident leaves communication between China and the USA disrupted for the time being. Regardless of all open questions, the US had all rights to shoot down the flying object; Accordingly, China is keeping it on the down-low. What appears to be a particularly insolent provocation could also be the result of a chain of minor mistakes.
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The NGO "No Peace without Justice", whose secretary general is among the four main suspects in the bribery scandal in the EU Parliament, received EU funds amounting to 3.79 million euros over the years. What happened to the money remains unclear.
By Markus Grabitz
No quick EU accession, but more military aid and additional Russia sanctions: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and 15 of her commissioners set out the framework for further cooperation with Ukraine during a working visit to Kyiv on Thursday.
By Eric Bonse
The sinicisation of Tibet's children and youth continues. To estrange them from their own culture, Chinese authorities force them into boarding schools far from their families. The students only see their families during the holidays. They speak their mother tongue less and less.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's economy is regaining momentum. The imminent boom will probably strain the commodity markets – and probably drive up inflation again. Germany will especially feel the return of China's hunger for energy when orders for oil and gas pick up again.
By Redaktion Table
The French government's policy to decarbonize industry has failed for the time being. Only four of 19 industrial sectors have published their legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, there will now be monetary compensation for the companies.
By Claire Stam
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the USA's Inflation Reduction Act. In the run-up to the meeting, Germany was unable to make its contribution because the German government has not yet found a common position.
By Redaktion Table
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The EU Green Deal Industrial Plan envisages more subsidies and simpler procedures. However, details on the funding via an EU Sovereignty Fund are still open.
By Redaktion Table
