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Ministry of Defense: These are the 'new' department heads

The heads of the eight departments in the Ministry of Defense have now been appointed. Most of the faces are already known.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Espionage affair: AfD MP Krah loses immunity

The Bundestag has lifted the immunity of AfD MP Maximilian Krah and authorized searches. Krah is under investigation for money laundering and bribery. He is alleged to have received money from China.

By Ning Wang

Ceconomy: Group recommends Chinese takeover of MediaMarkt and Saturn

With the takeover of MediaMarkt and Saturn, the e-commerce group JD intends to make the largest acquisition in its history in Europe. Their parent company is now recommending that its shareholders accept the offer.

By Ning Wang

AHK China: Localization of German companies deepens

A white paper published by the China Chamber of International Commerce highlights new localization developments by German companies in China. In many cases, their strategy is shifting towards an approach of "in China for China, plus in China for the world."

By Leonardo Pape

Cyberspace authority: Xiaohongshu punished for 'damaging the internet ecology'

China's cyberspace administration has summoned the lifestyle app Xiaohongshu. The platform, which has around 320 million users, is accused of neglecting its responsibility when moderating content.

By Fabian Peltsch

Trade policy: British Business Secretary visits Beijing

For the first time since 2018, a British trade minister is visiting Beijing. The talks will be held via the Joint Economic and Trade Commission of the two countries.

By Ning Wang

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By Redaktion Table

EU climate target 2040: The chancellor puts his foot down

The debate about the EU's 2040 climate target had the potential to divide the coalition. The SPD in particular was furious. Now the Chancellor has personally made it clear that the coalition agreement applies.

By Lukas Knigge and Horand Knaup

African Climate Summit: Host Ethiopia presents new NDC

Tapping into climate financing and presenting African solutions: These were the priorities of the 2nd African Climate Summit. The summit in the capital Addis Ababa was also Ethiopia's dress rehearsal for its bid for COP32. The country also presented its new NDC.

By Lukas Bayer

Schneider: Why he criticizes insurers

Environment Minister Schneider criticizes the fact that companies are backing out of their environmental and climate protection commitments. Consumers should demand that promises are kept.

By Bernhard Pötter