The atrocities committed in Bucha sparked strong reactions in Germany and the EU. In contrast, they are almost absent from Chinese news reports. These events are considered to be the work of Ukrainian propagandists.
By Redaktion Table
As the world frantically pushes for new investments in oil and gas supplies, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns in its new report that investments are stranded. The 1.5-degree target would require greenhouse gas emissions to be nearly halved by 2030.
By Manuel Berkel
After the massacre in Bucha, France's President Macron speaks out in favor of appropriately harsh sanctions. The German government is hesitant, but only categorically rejects a gas boycott at present.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission will probably trigger the new rule of law mechanism after the Hungarian prime minister's election victory. However, financial sanctions alone will hardly suffice in the fight against Orbán's "illiberal democracy". The European Union must face the question of how it wants to deal with Hungary.
By Redaktion Table
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam praises the integrity of local courts. Despite the National Security Act, their independence had been preserved. But the resignation of two British judges from the Court of Final Appeal is a clear signal that the city's rule of law has eroded.
By Marcel Grzanna
The southern Chinese tech metropolis of Shenzhen wants to open up all its main roads to self-driving cars. This would make the mega-city the first city in the world to permit the new technology on such a large scale. The corresponding draft laws are already at a final stage.
By Frank Sieren
The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is emerging as Emmanuel Macron's main rival a week before the election. The president was recently considered a sure winner, but Le Pen is catching up. Macron issues warning.
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The high-level meeting between EU leaders and China's president did not yield any new progress. Beijing continues to refer to the Ukraine war as a regional crisis, while Brussels warns against undermining sanctions against Russia.
By Amelie Richter
The high-level meeting between EU leaders and China's president did not yield any new progress. Beijing continues to refer to the Ukraine war as a regional crisis, while Brussels warns against undermining sanctions against Russia.
By Amelie Richter
For years, China was seen by foreign residents as a land of unlimited opportunity. But that is in the past now. A tough zero-covid strategy, growing nationalism, totalitarian tendencies and higher taxes are causing more and more expats to leave the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
