The national statistics office has presented key economic numbers for the first quarter. Gross domestic product rose more sharply than expected. However, the pace of growth is likely to slow considerably in the coming quarters.
By Manuel Liu
Two Chinese citizens who fought on Russia's side in Ukraine report in Kyiv about questionable recruitment, financial enticements and mistreatment by Russian military officers. Ukraine has contacted Beijing diplomatically.
By Amelie Richter
The German government has subsidized eco-friendly commercial vehicles with almost one billion euros, thus boosting the ramp-up of electric trucks. However, the subsidy failed to stimulate sales of fuel cell trucks.
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Europe's largest sustainability bank has left the financial sector's biggest climate initiative after it weakened its targets. Triodos argues that more rather than less climate action is needed.
By Caspar Dohmen
The authors describe "Pravda" as a network of over 190 websites that spread Russian propaganda in various languages, with a focus on Moldova and the Baltic states.
By Frank Stier
The Commission is launching a consultation on the Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act – initially for an impact assessment. In it, it reveals a controversial plan for green procurement: sustainability criteria should also apply to private companies.
By Manuel Berkel
The latest talks held by Trade Commissioner Šefčovič have not resulted in any concrete progress. The EU believes the ball is in Washington's court.
By Till Hoppe
With the Clean Industrial Deal, the EU Commission wants to make European industry competitive again and more climate-friendly at the same time. However, researchers at the Centre for European Policy consider the plans to be too vague on the financing side.
By Lukas Knigge
The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority found no conclusive evidence that the Yi Peng 3 had deliberately damaged two data cables in the Baltic Sea. The probe continues – under difficult conditions and without China's cooperation.
By Fabian Peltsch
