In a surprise move, the pro-Russian right-wing extremist Calin Georgescu has entered the run-off election for the presidency of NATO country Romania. The conservative Elena Lasconi is running against him.
By Redaktion Table
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense has spotted a Chinese balloon over the sea north of the island for the first time in six months.
By Marcel Grzanna
China wants to turn the low-altitude sector into a trillion yuan market by 2030. A new authority is to oversee the development.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese engineers and scientists have developed a cable winch system for use in extreme ocean depths. It is designed to lay submarine cables in the Mariana Trench.
By Angela Köckritz
The trade dispute has caused particular concern in France, where cognac producers fear for their important export market China. Brussels now wants to take action against the provisional tariffs at the WTO.
By Amelie Richter
In a new report on food labeling, the European Court of Auditors speaks of “misleading information” on food. The auditors attribute this to gaps in EU legislation and call on the Commission to take action.
By Merle Heusmann
Apple's rules for e-book developers displease the Commission. Nevertheless, it is closing a competition investigation – the business practices will nevertheless be monitored under the DMA.
By Corinna Visser
At the end of the month, the major online platforms must submit their first risk reports as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission is hoping for more transparency. It also expects to work constructively with the next US government on tech regulation.
By Corinna Visser
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu is ahead in the first round of the presidential elections in Romania. So far, he has been Prime Minister, now he wants to become President of the country. He will probably have to go to a run-off.
By Markus Grabitz
Land controls to and from Bulgaria and Romania could also soon be abolished. Austria is giving up its opposition to the two EU member states joining the Schengen area.
By Markus Grabitz
