In an interview with Table.Briefings, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg mentions Ukraine's temporary cession of territory to Russia as an option to achieve a quick end to the war. "It shows that we all want an end to the war."
By Redaktion Table
Beijing sharply criticized the recently approved US arms deals with Taiwan and threatened to take "resolute countermeasures."
By Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese economy has grown slightly for the second month in a row. The data indicates that the government's economic stimulus measures are slowly taking effect.
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To get the ailing company back on track, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt reportedly plans to cooperate with CATL. However, CATL co-founder Pan Jian puts the plans into perspective. The company has other priorities in Europe.
By Fabian Peltsch
Annalena Baerbock arrived in Beijing on Monday morning. She intends to discuss China's role in the Ukraine war with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Beforehand, she had clear words for Beijing's friendship with Putin.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following the confirmation of the Commission by the European Parliament on Wednesday, the Council has now officially appointed the Commission for five years. Contrary to what was reported in yesterday's edition, the Commission needed 345 votes on Wednesday to be elected. 370 MEPs voted yes, 282 voted no.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany should have transposed the NIS 2 and CER directives into national law by mid-October. This concerns network security and the analogous resilience of critical facilities. But because this has not happened, Brussels is now taking action.
By Corinna Visser
In the coming years, the government in Georgia does not want to negotiate accession with the EU or accept budget subsidies from Brussels. The announcement was immediately followed by protests – including from the president.
By Redaktion Table
A resolution in the European Parliament calling for a ban on outdoor smoking and vaping did not receive a majority. The Christian Democrats did not support the motion. On Tuesday, the Council will vote on a recommendation to the member states with similar content.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the announcement of the bankruptcy proceedings of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, a broad coalition is mobilizing to support the European battery industry. The new Commission is being called upon to act quickly.
By Marc Winkelmann
