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Lithuania: Foreign Minister Landsbergis withdraws

The Social Democrats have won the parliamentary elections in Lithuania. Their party leader now wants to form a center-left alliance with two other opposition parties for the change of power. Foreign Minister Landsbergis withdraws.

By Redaktion Table

Building sector: Refurbishment rate far too low

The German Energy Efficient Building Envelope Association expects 0.69% of the building stock to undergo energy-efficient refurbishment this year. Much more would be needed to achieve the climate targets.

By Alexandra Endres

Birth rate: How China's cities vie for new citizens

Declining birth rates are forcing Chinese cities to introduce political reforms. Many cities now allow new arrivals to register officially as long as they buy a house. Foreign adoptions have also recently been banned.

By Angela Köckritz