The US-China trade war is having a clear impact on the EU. While Chinese tech exports to the US are declining, they are rising sharply in the EU – some by more than 1,000 percent compared to the previous year.
By Emily Kossak
The Green Claims Directive isn’t fundamentally rejected in the coalition agreement of Germany’s grand coalition. However, unlike Social Democrats in the European Parliament, the SPD-led German Environment Ministry is keeping quiet.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission has postponed the presentation of its action plan to support the chemical industry by one week. It is now scheduled to be unveiled on July 8.
By Lukas Knigge
According to diplomatic circles, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected for talks in Berlin in July. Visits to Paris and Brussels are also planned.
By Fabian Peltsch
The United Nations Human Rights Office has sharply criticized the violence during the distribution of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip: "The Israeli military must stop shooting at people trying to get food," the OHCHR said.
By Markus Bickel
EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed in trilogue negotiations to extend the EU Gas Storage Regulation, while also easing some of its requirements. The winter storage target has been lowered, and the deal includes new rules addressing speculation in gas markets.
By Manuel Berkel
China plays no role at the NATO summit in The Hague. However, a new survey by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation shows that many Europeans would like to see NATO involved in the Indo-Pacific.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Another environmental law may be watered down. On Tuesday, EU agriculture ministers adopted their position on the forest monitoring regulation.
By Lukas Knigge
