Manfred Weber is the leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament and also heads the Christian Democrat party family. He claims a number of privileges for himself, such as an additional salary as party leader, a company car and driver at home and VIP treatment at the airport.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is facing uncertain times in the new year. Poland therefore wants to concentrate on the topics of security and energy. In addition, the finance ministers are to focus on possible efficiency gains to help difficult dossiers achieve a boost in integration.
By Eric Bonse
"Hao Dongxi" is already being hailed as the Chinese answer to "Barbie." Even if the blockbuster takes a different approach in plot and aesthetics, it serves up similar core messages for more equality to a mass audience that has hardly been made aware of them so far.
By Fabian Peltsch
Germany still falls well short of its wind power expansion targets. However, the record results of the latest tender for onshore wind farms suggest that they could be achieved in 2026. The numerous legislative changes initiated by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs have the desired effect.
By Nico Beckert
At the World LNG Summit in Berlin, the industry reveals why it expects further growth for liquefied natural gas and customers willing to pay for it. Meanwhile, according to experts, the new Trump administration wants to "eliminate" climate regulations for methane leaks.
By Manuel Berkel
At the COP16 on desertification in Riyadh, countries seek answers to the loss of fertile soils. The topics are similar to the climate negotiations: What should the global rules look like, where will the funding come from – and who will pay for the work of the UN agency?
By Goswami Urmi
Donald Trump's tariff policy is casting its shadow. China's central bank is considering devaluing the national currency, the renminbi, in order to make goods from the Chinese export sector cheaper abroad – an indication of Beijing's major concerns.
By Marcel Grzanna
More and more cyberattacks on the German economy are being traced back to China. To protect sensitive data, the communications industry is relying on 5G campus networks.
By Manuel Changming Liu
To achieve the EU climate targets, the industrial heat supply must also be decarbonized. So far, fossil fuels still dominate. But a new report shows that electrification is technologically possible. And a research project aims to revolutionize the use of industrial waste heat.
By Lukas Knigge
This time, the Commission considers itself better prepared for Donald Trump's new government. However, it is keeping its feet still for the time being as a precaution in the DSA proceedings against X. One MEP warns against being blackmailed on digital policy.
By Corinna Visser
