For the first time, the European Union has released interest income from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The Ukrainian Prime Minister welcomed the move as a significant contribution to the defense of his country.
By Redaktion Table
Excessive deficit procedures have been initiated against Belgium, France, Italy, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia. Romania has already been subject to an excessive deficit procedure since 2020.
By Corinna Visser
Despite the latest agreement to reduce tensions in the disputed South China Sea, mistrust between Beijing and Manila remains high. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines against deploying US missiles.
By Felix Lee
EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep Borrell met with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Laos. After the meeting, there were differing opinions as to what role Beijing's proposal for a peace plan for Ukraine should play.
By Amelie Richter
Mercedes' profits have fallen sharply due to slowing business in China: like Volkswagen and BMW, the German manufacturer is losing more and more market share. However, as Mercedes sells every third car there, China remains important.
By Felix Lee
Italy's Head of Government is on a visit to China. The focus is on revitalizing trade relations after the EU country withdrew from the New Silk Road.
By Amelie Richter
The EU has released a second report on the application of the GDPR, which is quite positive. This has drawn criticism from MEP Axel Voss.
By Corinna Visser
The EU is expanding its free trade agreement with Singapore to include an agreement on digital trade. It contains rules to promote cross-border data traffic and remove unjustified trade barriers.
By Corinna Visser
The Bavarian family allowance could be incompatible with EU law. This is because children in other EU countries receive less money in some cases. Austria has already lost a similar case before the ECJ.
By Alina Leimbach
The member states had until mid-February to appoint a Digital Services Coordinator as part of the DSA. However, six countries did not meet the requirements.
By Corinna Visser
