The steel industry is holding emergency meetings with political representatives in Berlin and Brussels today. TKSE Works Council member Tekin Nasikkol hopes that politicians will introduce protective measures quickly.
By Alex Veit
Kenya wants to convert part of its US dollar debt into Chinese yuan. Other African countries could also turn away from the US dollar in their debt policy. US President Donald Trump's policies are reinforcing the trend.
By Julian Hilgers
Forest conversion is to be the focus of natural climate protection in the future. In contrast, the targets for peatlands will be reduced. The climate action targets for the land sector will therefore not be met in 2030 and 2040. Whether there will be more money is uncertain.
By Kai Schöneberg and Malte Kreutzfeldt
From mid-October, a new version of the law against unfair competition will apply to companies with links to China. This entails higher compliance requirements, including in the areas of e-commerce, platform contracts and marketing.
By Julia Fiedler
The former prime minister and wealthy businessman is the favorite in this weekend's Chamber of Deputies election. He is aligning himself with Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico and wants to end support for Ukraine. But he needs coalition partners to do so.
By Hans-Jörg Schmidt
In Lithuania, the Bundeswehr's Cyber and Information Space Command (CIR) tested the extent to which it can act as an "early warning system" on the borders with Russia.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Under NIS-2, the Ministry of the Interior could prohibit operators of critical infrastructure from installing certain components, for example from China – even retroactively. The energy industry is sounding the alarm and the Bundestag sees a need for improvement.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Vietnam is attracting investors with free trade agreements and growing economic power. But dilapidated networks, a lack of space and high logistics costs are slowing down the upturn. Can the country keep its promise as an "alternative to China"?
By Marcel Grzanna
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
Drone manufacturers want to help shape border protection and are hoping for lucrative orders. However, many politically sensitive issues have not yet been clarified. The only clear thing is that new technologies will play a greater role at Europe's borders.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
