Bribery: How corrupt Chinese officials are
Corruption is a deep-rooted problem in China. For the first time, a study shows the extent to which civil servants in the administrative apparatus are lining their own pockets.
By Marcel Grzanna
Corruption is a deep-rooted problem in China. For the first time, a study shows the extent to which civil servants in the administrative apparatus are lining their own pockets.
By Marcel Grzanna
Rising EV sales in China are not enough to halt the downward sales trend. EU countervailing tariffs could soon cause exports to lose momentum too.
By Marcel Grzanna
Many politicians continue to use highly climate-damaging official vehicles, as highlighted by an analysis conducted by the German Environmental Aid (DUH). Particularly, FDP ministers and the state leaders of North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin perform poorly in this regard. However, there is an uptick in the use of electric vehicles.
By Nico Beckert
In a Europe-wide survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Europeans' knowledge of climate change, Germans show above-average awareness. However, there are demographic differences.
By Lukas Knigge
The right-wing populist Vox is leaving the ECR parliamentary group. The six MEPs from Spain want to become part of the "Patriots for Europe" – as does the Wilders party PVV.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission has sent Amazon a Request for Information (FRI) under the DSA. It concerns the recommender system and the advertising archive.
By Corinna Visser
The tone is changing after the British general election. London is open to an economic rapprochement with Brussels. "Sensible, pragmatic" solutions are possible in certain areas.
By Redaktion Table
According to the former head of the Dutch chip supplier ASML, the semiconductor dispute between China and the USA could last decades.
By Felix Lee
Turkish President Erdoğan will not impose extra tariffs on Chinese EVs after all. Apparently, a meeting between Erdoğan and China's President Xi Jinping brought about a turnaround. Instead, the focus is now on investment.
By Christiane Kuehl
More foreigners are visiting China again. Apparently driven by visa-free entry, more than twice as many foreigners traveled to the People's Republic in the first half of the year than in the same period last year.
By Christiane Kuehl