After the parliamentary elections in Romania, it is to be expected that the pro-Western forces will form a coalition. However, the elections show that the country's clear positioning on the side of the EU and NATO is no longer unanimously shared by the population.
By Frank Stier
In the French parliament, the Left Alliance and the Rassemblement National have tabled motions of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. This could mean the end of his government.
By Claire Stam
Federal Foreign Minister Baerbock held a three-and-a-half-hour meeting with her counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. The latter wants to work hard to promote practical cooperation. But Baerbock remains firm in her positions.
By Angela Köckritz
Chinese cities and companies increasingly rely on geothermal energy to heat households during winter. The technology has enormous growth potential in the People's Republic.
By Redaktion Table
While Russia is bombing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the country is preparing for the harshest winter of war yet. This includes the expansion of renewable energies. However, the power supply is being secured with fossil fuels and nuclear power.
By Marilen Martin
The invitation from the Nordic countries NB-8 to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is evidence of the growing importance of his country. Poland's rapprochement with the North also has to do with its rather cold relationship with its neighbor Germany.
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There is great relief in Brussels at the end of the Charles Michel era. With António Costa as the future EU Council President, things can only get better. The Portuguese promises a new style and better cooperation in the European quarter.
By Stephan Israel
Călin Georgescu's victory in the first round of the presidential elections is causing unrest in Romania. Many people in the country are irritated by the unexpected success of the pro-Russian right-wing radical. There are also doubts as to whether the elections were conducted properly.
By Frank Stier
First rumors about China's Defense Minister, then a member of Xi's top military leadership is ousted. Corruption is part of the system and sows doubt about the military's combat readiness.
By Andreas Landwehr
The new EU Commission takes office on Sunday, almost six months after the European elections. We provide an overview of the plans that the new Commissioners are expected to present in the first few weeks.
By Till Hoppe
