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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

Methane regulation: Jørgensen signals concessions to USA

US Energy Secretary Wright met with EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen in Brussels on Thursday. The two discussed an end to Russian energy imports and several EU laws which, in the US view, prevent increased imports from the USA.

By Manuel Berkel

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

Hydrogen expert opinion: It's not the delegated act

The delegated act for low-carbon hydrogen has become the scapegoat for the weak start of the hydrogen economy. Wrongly so, according to experts from the EU Parliament's Industry Committee.

By Manuel Berkel

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

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By Redaktion Table

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

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

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