The European Parliament has elected lawyer Teresa Anjinho as the new Ombudswoman. The Portuguese will take office in February. She succeeds the Irishwoman Emily O'Reilly, who has shaped the office.
By Marion Bergermann
According to initial assessments, the Green Party has the best offers for a China policy in the election campaign. The chambers of commerce generally wish for better relations.
By Manuel Changming Liu
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas set a new course at her first Foreign Affairs Council but immediately came up against old blockades. Together with Slovakia, Hungary blocked sanctions against Georgia's pro-Russian leadership.
By Stephan Israel
In early November and mid-December, the price of electricity briefly rose sharply. However, this in no way jeopardized the supply of electricity, as the reserve power plants remained offline. The Federal Network Agency is investigating whether power plants were deliberately shut down to cause the price to rise.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The recent dark doldrums and record-high electricity prices overshadowed the meeting of energy ministers. Sweden even imposed a condition on Germany for the approval of an important power line. However, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen provided more clarity on the 2040 renewables target.
By Manuel Berkel
How are the SPD, Greens and CDU/CSU positioning themselves on China in the upcoming election campaign? And what important items would they implement if they were part of the next German government? Their election manifestos contain important topics relating to foreign policy and dealing with China as an economic competitor.
By Amelie Richter
In 2024, the number of people worldwide who were able to vote was higher than ever before. As an election issue, the People's Republic of China influenced the decisions of billions of people. Beijing also used the super election year to demonstrate its stoic non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
By Redaktion Table
What climate protection obligations does international law impose on states? The hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague have come to an end. The oral proceedings revealed the same conflicts that characterize international climate diplomacy.
By Alexandra Endres
Macron has found a successor to Michel Barnier in François Bayrou. The new prime minister must solve France's political, economic and social crisis. But he has a crucial problem.
By Claire Stam
Joe Biden has given TikTok until January 19 to sell. The company has exhausted almost all legal options. All eyes are now on the next occupant of the White House – but he won't be moving in until January 20.
By Jörn Petring
