Media: Xi rejects EU invitation
This year, the EU and China are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Brussels has invited Xi Jinping, but according to a media report, he declined.
By Manuel Liu
This year, the EU and China are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Brussels has invited Xi Jinping, but according to a media report, he declined.
By Manuel Liu
Consumer demand in China has fallen in recent years. A "special action plan" is now intended to remedy the situation. The document focuses on domestic consumption and childcare.
By Manuel Liu
At the end of their meeting in Canada, the G7 foreign ministers criticized Beijing with harsh rhetoric. The Chinese side has now spoken of "arrogance, prejudice and malicious intentions."
By Manuel Liu
There has been a breakthrough in the negotiations on the liberalization of new genetic engineering techniques: the majority of EU Member States have agreed on their position.
By Julia Dahm
In a position paper, the French government argues for more leeway in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). However, agricultural subsidies are not to be changed.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU ambassadors want to make a new attempt today to extend the individual Russia sanctions. An agreement has so far failed due to Hungary's demand to remove a number of oligarchs from the sanctions list.
By Stephan Israel
Neighboring countries could also benefit from the debt-financed spending plans of the CDU/CSU and SPD, says the Irish Finance Minister. However, whether the Greens will agree to the amendment to the Basic Law is still completely open.
By Till Hoppe
The EU demonstrated unity with South Africa at the summit in South Africa. The focus of relations is the expansion of clean energy. However, critical minerals are also becoming an issue.
By Lucia Weiß
US tariffs on steel and aluminum came into force on Wednesday. The EU Commission wants to respond with tariffs on whisky from the USA, among other things. US President Trump reacted angrily – and now wants to target wine and other drinks from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
One arrest, two sealed offices of APAs in the European Parliament, and raids in Belgium and Portugal: The Belgian public prosecutor's office is investigating suspected corruption by the Chinese mobile communications giant Huawei. They allegedly have 15 active and former MEPs on their radar.
By Markus Grabitz