On the anniversary of the state's founding, China's President Xi Jinping referred to the People's Republic as the motherland of Taiwan. The latter's president declared this constellation "impossible."
By Marcel Grzanna
On Friday, the EU member states cleared the way for countervailing duties on electric vehicles from China. Here is what you need to know.
By Amelie Richter
The EU's countervailing duties against state market distortion also receive considerable support from the business community. However, associations and institutes are calling for the talks to continue.
By Marcel Grzanna
Experts from the Brussels think tank Bruegel believe that an EU climate target of 90 percent CO2 reduction by 2040 is technologically feasible. However, they see risks from trade conflicts, rising interest rates and social resistance.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Fiscal Board is concerned about the increased net expenditure of the member states. At the same time, the Board argues that expenditure on European public goods should be better financed at European level rather than at national level.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Budapest government is repeatedly accused of undermining the rule of law. The EU Commission has announced that it will take the matter to the European Court of Justice.
By Redaktion Table
The Legal Affairs Committee has no fundamental reservations about the 26 candidates for the Commission. MEPs want to know more about 23 candidates. Three have already been given the green light – including Hungary's candidate.
By Markus Grabitz
There were disputes when the group leaders decided on the timetable for the Commissioners' hearings and changed the competencies of the committees. In four cases, committees were downgraded to invited committees. They now have fewer rights to ask questions.
By Markus Grabitz
The Federal Minister of Economic Affairs criticizes the increasing regulation of companies and calls for a reversal of the current logic. Read what he proposes instead.
By Redaktion Table
Short video apps like TikTok use sophisticated algorithms to recommend new content to users. The EU is concerned that they recommend fake news or content that encourages self-harm.
By Manuel Changming Liu
