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Ukraine: What happens after the expiry of EU trade facilitation measures.

Although the EU Commission has started trade talks with Kyiv, tariffs and quotas for Ukraine are likely to take effect again from this week for the time being.

By Julia Dahm

Von der Leyen: US Senate advances sanctions package.

In Istanbul, the delegations of Ukraine and Russia agreed on a further prisoner exchange. In Berlin, Ursula von der Leyen met US Senator Lindsey Graham, who, according to the Commission President, wants to increase pressure on Russia.

By Stephan Israel

Public procurement: EU poised to curb China’s access to medtech contracts.

For the first time, Brussels is poised to apply its International Procurement Instrument: Chinese manufacturers could be excluded from participating in EU tenders for medical devices with a contract value over five million euros.

By Amelie Richter

Trump and Xi: Phone call expected this week.

According to the White House spokeswoman, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to speak on the phone in the coming days. The main focus will be on trade issues and tariffs.

By Fabian Peltsch

German Social Democrats: Hakverdi remains China rapporteur.

Metin Hakverdi will remain the SPD parliamentary group's China rapporteur in the new legislative period. He is a fierce critic of uneven economic dependencies.

By Marcel Grzanna

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IMO: Turning away from fossil fuels – eventually.

The IMO's strategy to decarbonize shipping will only lead to a move away from fossil fuels in the medium term. This is the conclusion of a recent assessment.

By Fritz Vorholz

Extreme weather: Stronger hurricane season expected.

We could be in for a strong hurricane season this year. Many connections to the climate crisis are not yet scientifically clear.

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Climate change: Natural hazards cost EUR 5.7 billion last year.

The debate about compulsory insurance for damage caused by natural hazards is being revived: According to the insurance industry, the cost of repairing storm damage amounted to EUR 5.7 billion last year.

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Heat action day: More protection required in cities.

Environmental associations, health organizations and engineers agree: The population must be better protected against heat.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt