The EU finance ministers want to initiate an additional Ukraine loan of up to €35 billion. This is to be financed by income from frozen Russian central bank funds. But one country could thwart this: Hungary.
By Marc Winkelmann
In order to make border controls more efficient, the Commission has presented a proposal for digital passports. Border controls should thus be able to focus better on potentially suspicious cases.
By Corinna Visser
Wu Bangguo was once the second most powerful political cadre in China and, early on, propagated the incorporation of Taiwan through "non-peaceful" means. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 83.
By Fabian Peltsch
Hong Kong law enforcement authorities request that the provider of the content management program WordPress remove an opposition website. They cite their Security Law.
By Marcel Grzanna
Right before the national holidays, Beijing resorted to a stimulus remedy in an attempt to boost the economy. Initial figures from key sectors could give economic planners a sigh of relief.
By Manuel Changming Liu
After calling head of state Xi Jinping a clown, real estate entrepreneur Ren Zhiqiang ended up in prison. Now, his daughter is pleading for his release – because of his poor health.
By Manuel Changming Liu
On Tuesday, the political groups in the EU Parliament underlined their position on phasing out combustion engines in 2035. The CDU/CSU group even published its own position paper on transport policy issues.
By Lukas Knigge
According to a media report, the Commission is considering a fundamental restructuring of the EU budget. Experts and industry representatives see this as an opportunity to reduce bureaucracy and increase flexibility – but also as a clear risk.
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The German Climate Consortium (DKK) warns against exceeding the 1.5-degree target and that the likelihood of missing the target in the coming years must be communicated openly. The continued high level of investment in fossil fuels and climate-damaging subsidies mean that net-zero emissions are a long way off.
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The EU approval process for novel foods has been criticized by manufacturers. New guidelines are now giving rise to cautious optimism in the industry.
By Julia Dahm
