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August 12th, 2024

Climate: How the central bank wants to support green investments

China's central bank has extended a program for green investments. The aim is to promote to support carbon-reduction projects by companies to the end of 2027.

By Michael Radunski

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August 12th, 2024

Hong Kong: Top Court upholds conviction of Jimmy Lai

The appeal against the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has been rejected. This shows how severely the National Security Law curtails freedom of expression in Hong Kong.

By Michael Radunski

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August 12th, 2024

Germany contributes less to the EU budget

A new study shows that, as expected, Germany will remain the largest net contributor to the EU budget in 2023. However, the contribution has decreased by €2.3 billion due to poor economic development.

By Marc Winkelmann

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August 12th, 2024

Amprion: Major investment to combat grid bottlenecks

At the former nuclear power plant site in Lingen, a phase-shifter transformer and an electrolyzer were symbolically inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Both are set to help better utilize wind power from northern Germany.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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August 12th, 2024

Puigdemont back in Belgium

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is back in Belgium. He never intended to extradite himself or facilitate his arrest, he explained after his return to exile.

By Redaktion Table

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August 12th, 2024

Borrell condemns Israel's attack on school in Gaza

According to Palestinian reports, Israel's army attacks a school in Gaza and kills dozens of people. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Borrell reacts with clear words.

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August 11th, 2024

E-car tariffs: Why China appeals to the WTO

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the EU's countervailing duties on Chinese electric cars.