The new coalition government in Lithuania has been harshly criticized, also from abroad. The Social Democrats and their two alliance partners have now taken over the reins of government. The president has put his foot down regarding the selection of ministers.
By Sarah Schaefer
Thousands protest against the government in Georgia. The situation is tense and the authorities are cracking down on demonstrators. Estonia responds with its own measures.
By Redaktion Table
The European Union is sticking to its sanctions against Syria. Progress on human rights, the protection of minorities and gender equality are basic prerequisites for an easing of sanctions, emphasized EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas.
By Redaktion Table
Janet Yellen does not rule out sanctions against Chinese banks. "They want to trade with Russia, but they do not want their banks sanctioned," the US Treasury Secretary explained on Friday.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese government urges primary and secondary schools to include artificial intelligence in their curricula. Even school beginners should gain their first experience with AI.
By Angela Köckritz
Former Chinese national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years for bribery. It is not the first corruption scandal in China's professional soccer.
By Fabian Peltsch
Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the borderless Schengen area on Jan. 1. The member states agreed to this on Thursday, as announced by the current Hungarian EU Council Presidency.
By Redaktion Table
The European Commission is not considering changing European measures to cut CO2 emissions from cars, despite pressure from the EU's largest political group to weaken the laws, Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said on Thursday.
By Redaktion Table
Berlin supports Commission President von der Leyen's proposal to realign funding for structurally weak regions. However, the federal states have objections.
By Till Hoppe
Germany's neighbors are once again pushing for a change in the law to abolish the German gas storage levy. The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs considers a subsequent amendment to the law to be possible. What the adoption now depends on.
By Manuel Berkel
