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News | Science

November 3rd, 2025

China expertise: Leibniz Association founds research network

The new Leibniz research network will develop advisory services for German policymakers and support scientific cooperation with a particular focus on research security.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Taiwan

November 3rd, 2025

Taiwan: Xi is said to have assured Trump of restraint during his term in office

Trump claims that Xi has assured him that he will not attack Taiwan during his term of office. However, Taiwan was not an issue in the talks between the two heads of state. Trump evades the question of the US defense of the island.

By Yi Ling Pan

News | Spain

November 3rd, 2025

Spain’s king travels to China: Sánchez government hopes for closer economic relations

Spain’s King Felipe VI is visiting China in mid-November. Madrid wants to deepen the dialogue with Beijing and promote Chinese investment – despite criticism from Washington and growing scepticism in other EU countries.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Estonia

November 3rd, 2025

Estonia: Foreign Minister travels to China during Taiwan dilemma

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is traveling to China this week to discuss bilateral relations and Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, Estonia is in a dilemma over the opening of a Taiwanese representation in Tallinn.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Diplomacy

November 3rd, 2025

Wadephul and Wang talk on the phone: Berlin and Beijing seek to ease tensions

Following Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s postponed visit to China, Berlin and Beijing have held a telephone conversation in an attempt to restart the dialogue. Both sides emphasized the importance of stable relations – but the Taiwan formula remains a delicate issue.

By Amelie Richter

News | Civil defense

November 3rd, 2025

German Ministry of the Interior wants to present concept for shelters at Interior Ministers’ Conference

The Ministry of the Interior wants to present a shelter concept at the Interior Ministers’ Conference at the beginning of December. Local authorities are to equip shelters with federal funds from 2026. A total of around EUR 165 million has been earmarked until 2029.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Humanitarian aid

November 3rd, 2025

Red Cross warns: Global cuts exacerbate humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Humanitarian budgets around the world are shrinking. This is particularly dramatic in Sudan, where millions of people are in need. The German Red Cross is calling for sufficient access and more financial support.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Critical raw materials

November 3rd, 2025

Commodities: G7 want more transparency in trade

In Toronto, the G7 environment and energy ministers agreed on plans to improve the supply of critical raw materials. In the energy industry, the focus is primarily on grids and artificial intelligence – and a material from the steel industry.

By Manuel Berkel

News | EU climate target 2040

November 3rd, 2025

2040 climate target: Ministers decide on Article 6

On Tuesday, the EU environment ministers will discuss the climate target for 2040 and their position on the 90% greenhouse gas reduction target. Even though the majority of the text is unanimous, there are still unresolved political issues that the ministers need to clarify.

By Lukas Knigge

News | Tobacco

November 3rd, 2025

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: Member states fail to find a common position

The Danish Council Presidency had proposed a new compromise for the common position on Thursday. The member states disagreed over this at the meeting. It remains to be seen what position the EU will take to Geneva.

By Markus Grabitz