Historic photographs and old picture postcards have become a new collecting passion for some Chinese. These documents bear unfiltered witness to what life in the People’s Republic – and earlier, in old China – once looked like. In that sense, they have become a kind of indirect way of coming to terms with the past.
By Johnny Erling
The draft of a new Austrian climate law does not include any binding figures or measures. These are to follow later in a roadmap. Criticism has come from the coalition partners.
By Lukas Bayer
Following the attack in Berlin in January, which was followed by a blackout, the Interior Ministry warns of climate-related left-wing terrorism. Authorities are seeing radicalization, yet significant differences between the groups. Environmental organizations are warning against the criminalization of protests.
By Lisa Kuner
With its new five-year plan, China also wants to push ahead with the ramp-up of hydrogen production and is positioning itself to meet the growing demand for hydrogen derivatives in Europe. Industrial decarbonization is also a focus of the five-year plan.
By Nico Beckert
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has revealed initial details about the options she will present to heads of government for quickly bringing down electricity prices. Meanwhile, the Gasunie group is proposing a drastic measure for Europe’s gas storage facilities.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Parliament wants to allow members to transfer their voting rights while on maternity leave in the period before and after the birth of their child. This has now sparked a conflict between the CDU/CSU and SPD – Germany may have to abstain.
By Till Hoppe
Following record sales in 2025, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger is increasingly focusing on the growing business with unmanned systems. As early as April, the budget committee could decide on procurement contracts for the FV-014 loitering munition from the Düsseldorf-based defense contractor.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Shortly before the conclusion of the People's Congress, China's state media are busy reporting on the delegates' “motions and recommendations.” Behind this lie both sham debates and serious concerns. The topic of working conditions is the subject of heated debate.
By Leonardo Pape
The boom in the arms industry is also reflected in the number of jobs. However, this trend should not be misinterpreted: In comparison to others, defense is still a relatively small economic sector.
By Viktor Funk
The Commission presents a new package on investment and citizen energy, and Ursula von der Leyen changes course on nuclear policy. Meanwhile, short-term responses to rising energy prices focus increasingly on emissions trading.
By Manuel Berkel
