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June 6th, 2025

Ukraine: Merz delivers Europe’s message to Trump

The German chancellor receives a warm welcome at the White House – and makes sure to convey the European perspective on the war in Ukraine. Trump signals openness to a trade deal with the EU.

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June 5th, 2025

Price war escalates: Regulators crack down on carmakers

High discounts and controversial sales practices have put China's car industry under pressure. Margins have long since dropped to a level at which sustainable economic activity is no longer possible. Now, regulators are stepping in.

By Jörn Petring

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June 5th, 2025

Before vote of confidence: Tusk faces criticism from within his own ranks

Coalition politicians are attacking Poland's Prime Minister after the defeat in the presidential election. The PiS opposition is aiming to split the alliance – but Tusk still holds a clear majority in parliament.

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June 4th, 2025

Bulgaria: One step closer to the eurozone.

While citizens in Bulgaria are protesting against the introduction of the euro, the EU has given its approval for the member state to join the eurozone. If the EU finance ministers give their approval in July, the country can join the eurozone at the beginning of 2026.

By Frank Stier

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June 4th, 2025

Inaugural visit: What Merz wants to achieve with Trump.

The Chancellor wants to meet the US President with confidence during his inaugural visit. For the EU partners, too, much will depend on whether Merz finds a rapport with Trump.

By Till Hoppe

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June 4th, 2025

Energy policy: The German government presents its program on stage

At the BDEW Congress, Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche presents scaled-back plans for new gas-fired power plants. There is also a new distribution of roles: while Climate Minister Carsten Schneider presents himself harmoniously, SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch criticizes his coalition partner.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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June 4th, 2025

Export controls: EU responds to industry warnings with new raw materials projects

Amid growing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, European industries are increasingly coming under pressure. Rare earths are becoming strategic weapons – Bosch, BMW and industry associations are sounding the alarm. Brussels is responding with multi-billion-euro countermeasures, but experts warn: Germany is flying blind.

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June 4th, 2025

UN Ocean Conference: Insufficient marine conservation harms climate goals

Thousands of experts from politics, business and civil society are expected to attend the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. Hopes are high, but expectations for tangible results are low. Countries around the world do not even spend ten percent of the funds needed for marine conservation.

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June 4th, 2025

Germany's coalition contract: Report finds billions in new climate-damaging subsidies

According to a study commissioned by Klima-Allianz and Germanwatch, the coalition contract of the new German government hides around ten billion euros in new annual state subsidies for fossil fuels. That is about as much as the country's special fund is supposed to invest in climate action.

By Bernhard Pötter

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June 4th, 2025

Overseas Chinese: Controversy after US visa restrictions

The threatened visa restrictions are creating deep uncertainty for Chinese students in the US. Within China, a US education is no longer seen as an essential component of elite formation. Yet many young Chinese still seek to study abroad – including in Germany.

By Leonardo Pape