Following the announcement of higher local government debt, the head of the Chinese central bank, Pan Gongsheng, is following up. However, observers remain skeptical whether Beijing's steps will lead to a short-term economic boost.
By Amelie Richter
Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of systematically spying on him. He speaks of a "Hungarian Watergate."
By Redaktion Table
The AI Act is in force and the deadlines are in place. However, Germany still has to implement some measures that will now be delayed. There is not only the threat of infringement proceedings, but also the danger of missing the boat.
By Corinna Visser
In a letter to the EU Commission, the trade and foreign ministers of eight northern and eastern European countries demand that the EU further increase import tariffs on as many Russian products as possible.
By Marc Winkelmann
Rich countries promote fossil fuels with public money. There are considerable differences between countries.
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Government representatives have announced a debt restructuring program for local authorities. Details on aid for the economy and the real estate market, which some experts had called for, remained open.
By Manuel Changming Liu
A European investigation shows that Temu is violating consumer law with a number of practices. The Commission, Germany and other countries are calling on Temu to improve consumer protection.
By Corinna Visser
As of Monday, TSMC will be barred from supplying certain microchips to Chinese customers. The US order comes just a few weeks after one of its chips had been found in an AI processor by Chinese company Huawei.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The EU had accused Taiwan of favoring domestic companies in tenders for offshore wind power contracts. The parties have now reached an agreement to avoid a WTO dispute.
By Manuel Changming Liu
In the sovereignty dispute over the Scarborough Shoal, the Chinese government rejects two laws passed in Manila on Friday. They are intended to strengthen the Philippines' maritime claims.
By Manuel Changming Liu
