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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

Critical infrastructure protection: Why government agencies are exempt from requirements

This week, the cabinet presented a draft for the KRITIS Umbrella Act and parliament debated the NIS-2 Implementation Act. There is criticism of both drafts.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

BND: How the new President Martin Jäger intends to strategically realign his agency

The fact that Chancellor Merz was present at the inauguration of the new head of the BND, Martin Jäger, was seen as a positive sign: The agency should no longer be used as a scapegoat.

By Helene Bubrowski

PfE MEPs on the climate law: 'Doing the EPP's dirty work'

PfE MEP Anna Bryłka puts the EPP under pressure: in an interview, the Polish politician claimed to be working with the EPP to reject the EU's 2040 climate target. She denies this.

By Lukas Knigge

Strategic Dialogue: Von der Leyen also wants to talk about fleet limits

Ursula von der Leyen has sent the participants in the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry a four-page concept paper, which is to form the basis of her talks today with the CEOs of manufacturers and suppliers.

By Markus Grabitz

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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

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

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

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