Peace plan: Putin open to talks
In the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, the Russian President described the main features of a peace plan being discussed by the USA and Ukraine as a possible basis for future agreements.
By Redaktion Table
In the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, the Russian President described the main features of a peace plan being discussed by the USA and Ukraine as a possible basis for future agreements.
By Redaktion Table
President Macron hopes to see 50,000 volunteers recruited in 2035.
By Gabriel Bub
China is urging the Netherlands to completely relinquish control of chip manufacturer Nexperia. Trade Minister Wang Wentao spoke to German Minister Reiche about this. Meanwhile, the German automotive industry association VDA sees an increased risk to the supply of Nexperia parts in the first quarter of 2026.
By Julia Fiedler
At least 83 people have been killed in a major fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex. The police arrested three men from a construction company.
By Leonardo Pape
In a new white paper, China presents itself as a driving force for arms control and disarmament. The white paper does not contain any commitments to restrictions on specific weapons systems.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Union wants to quickly approve a reparation loan for Ukraine in order to put more pressure on Russia to negotiate. The use of frozen Russian assets is intended to meet Ukraine’s financial needs and send clear signals to Russia.
By Stephan Israel
62 church organizations are appealing to the German government to set reliable parameters and to stick to the phase-out of combustion engines.
By Lukas Bayer
The Council and Parliament are now in agreement. The EUDR is to be postponed for another year, and the Commission will propose a revision by the end of April. The trilogue will take place on Dec. 4 and should be quick to conclude.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the discovery of banned products on Shein’s platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer’s website.
By Amelie Richter
The Council and Parliament now have the same position. The deforestation regulation will be postponed for another year, with the Commission set to propose a revision by the end of April. The trilogue is scheduled for Dec. 4 and should be over quickly.
By Markus Grabitz