During her state visit to Beijing, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under pressure regarding judicial and security cooperation. Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian country has announced a new semiconductor strategy. Thailand wants to maintain good relations with China and the USA.
By Ning Wang
Panama has officially informed the Chinese government of its withdrawal from the New Silk Road infrastructure initiative. President Mulino questioned the benefits of the initiative for his country. At the same time, he criticized the US government for making false statements regarding the administration of the Panama Canal.
By Leonardo Pape
Fake discounts and aggressive sales strategies: China's online e-commerce giants are accused of such practices. After Temu, the EU Commission also took action against Shein under European digital law.
By Ning Wang
Although La Niña has a cooling effect on global temperatures, EU satellites document new record temperatures in January.
By Alexandra Endres
On March 17 and 19, the Hamm Higher Regional Court will continue to hear the lawsuit Peruvian mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed against RWE. Ostensibly, the case is about 17,000 euros. But if Lliuya wins, many more climate lawsuits against companies could follow.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU Commission summarizes the state of Europe's waters in various reports. The data shows only a few improvements, which officials also attribute to more comprehensive measurements.
By Alex Veit
Three omnibus packages are now planned for the summer in the Commission's draft work program. In addition to the project on reporting obligations, there are to be legislative proposals for reducing bureaucracy and for a new definition of SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
In an interview, Christoph Heusgen, head of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), said that NATO membership and Greenland's accession to the EU are conceivable.
By Redaktion Table
In three weeks, the Commission intends to present its plan for lower energy prices. Gas is to play a more central role in this than initially assumed. At a meeting with the energy industry, Dan Jørgensen announced further priorities.
By Manuel Berkel
The German Hospital Federation sees an enormous need for investment in the climate-neutral transformation of hospitals. A report provides concrete figures.
By Maximilian Stascheit
