Southeast Asia’s largest economy is bringing parts of its export sector under tighter state control. The affected commodities are of major importance for global industry and supply chains.
By Marcel Grzanna
There is already a severe global shortage of memory chips. The strike by nearly 48,000 workers could tighten supply bottlenecks even further.
By Manuel Liu
A German couple is alleged to have spied for China at German universities. Germany’s top federal prosecutors had the two suspects arrested in Munich and carried out measures at other locations in an effort to identify witnesses.
By Tim Gabel
In the week following their summit, the United States and China have made further details of their agreements public. Broadly speaking, both sides appear to agree on what was decided and on how things are to proceed.
By Manuel Liu
A majority of Members of the European Parliament voted against waiving the immunity of MEP Angelika Niebler.
By Markus Grabitz
The package is now scheduled to be presented on June 3. Before then there is still a need for internal coordination between the directorates-general. Henna Virkkunen would like to have the package ready before the Telecommunications Council meets.
By Corinna Visser
All EU member states are to review foreign investments in sensitive sectors to determine whether they pose a threat to economic security.
By Antonia Zimmermann
With its fertilizer action plan, the Commission is aiming to strengthen the domestic industry and provide rapid relief to farmers in light of the impact of the war in Iran. However, the plan leaves sensitive issues unaddressed.
By Julia Dahm
Before the measures can take effect, they must first be approved by the member states.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Ahead of today’s meeting of the Council working party on taxation, the Cyprus Presidency has put forward another compromise on tobacco taxation. Under the new proposal, rates for cigars and heated tobacco products would be further reduced.
By Markus Grabitz
