Although the EU tariffs on EVs from China will come into force at the end of October, the negotiations could continue. Meanwhile, Beijing is preparing retaliatory measures and has announced that EU companies are to be randomly examined in an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products.
By Amelie Richter
The German government believes it is making good progress with its gigabit strategy. 87 percent of the measures have already been completed or are ongoing, according to the progress report from the Ministry of Digital Affairs. There is also an update with 35 new measures.
By Corinna Visser
There are plans to remove agricultural funds from the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and pay them directly to the Member States. Norbert Lins (CDU) fears that this would damage solidarity between the Member States.
By Markus Grabitz
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama is counting on an agreement on the CEFTA free trade agreement and wants to lead his country into the EU by 2030. However, it remains uncertain whether the EU is open to this – could political hurdles thwart the plan?
By Redaktion Table
The Polish government is planning to temporarily suspend the right of asylum in order to curb illegal migration from Belarus. Prime Minister Tusk announced that he would present the stricter migration policy next week and seek approval from the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
At the CSU party conference in Augsburg, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola praised the CSU as an important partner of the EPP and at the same time called for more responsibility and honesty in European politics.
By Redaktion Table
Sales of e-vehicles are faltering, and the CDU is now pushing for a social leasing subsidy. However, a certain group should not benefit.
By Redaktion Table
China continues to seek a negotiated solution to the dispute with the EU over subsidized electric cars. The Ministry of Commerce has issued a statement.
By Redaktion Table
Former top judge Sam Hou-fai is the new Chief Executive of the former Portuguese colony of Macau. Beijing welcomed the election result and praised Sam as a "team player."
By Fabian Peltsch
China's economy has not recovered as hoped since the Covid pandemic ended. The Ministry of Finance has now announced further steps to stimulate the economy. However, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an remained tight-lipped on the details.
By Amelie Richter
