Chinese industrial production contracted unexpectedly in January, with official figures signaling a decline in economic activity. Experts are particularly concerned about weak domestic demand.

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January 27th, 2025

Foreign ministers give green light for easing Syria sanctions

The political decision has been made, now the suspension of the sanctions regime must be implemented technically. The EU foreign ministers have cleared the way, but it will take some time before the easing of sanctions in Syria takes effect.

By Stephan Israel

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January 27th, 2025

Reducing emissions: How Germany's food retailers could achieve its climate target at low cost

Germany's supermarkets could make significant progress towards net-zero emissions by 2030 simply by shifting their product ranges more towards plant-based products. According to a recent study by the environmental organization Madre Brava, this would also be the most cost-effective strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By Kira Huth

Die schwedische Flagge sowie Europaflaggen wehen im Wind beim Gymnich-Treffen in Stockholm, 12.05.2023. Stockholm Schweden *** The Swedish flag and European flags flying in the wind at the Gymnich meeting in Stockholm, 12 05 2023 Stockholm Sweden Copyright: xKiraxHofmannx

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January 27th, 2025

Between Sweden and Latvia: fiber optic cable damaged in the Baltic Sea

Significant, presumably external damage has been discovered on a fiber optic cable that runs underwater between Latvia and a Swedish island. It is unclear whether this is yet another case of sabotage.

By Markus Grabitz

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January 27th, 2025

NGO contracts: Daniel Freund assigned Hohlmeier to the wrong company

Daniel Freund (Greens) insinuated a conflict of interest when he criticized Monika Hohlmeier (CSU) in plenary during the debate on the controversial NGO contracts. According to Freund, she is a member of the supervisory board of a company that also benefits from the Commission's LIFE program. However, he confused the BayWa AG and BayWa r.e. groups.

By Markus Grabitz

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January 27th, 2025

Why Orbán still increases tension over Russia sanctions

The EU must extend the Russia sanctions by Jan. 31 at the latest. If Hungary does not block it, the decision could be made at the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday.

By Stephan Israel

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January 26th, 2025

South China Sea: Incident after phone call between Rubio and Wang

Shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the US's concerns about China's behavior in the South China Sea to his counterpart Wang Yi, the next incident occurred off the coast of the Philippines.

By Marcel Grzanna

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January 26th, 2025

CIA: Report backs Covid lab theory

The CIA published a report on the origins of COVID-19, which was commissioned under the Biden administration.

By Ning Wang