No other country is expanding its nuclear arsenal as quickly as China. This is according to the annual report by the renowned research institute SIPRI. Moreover, China is believed to have, for the first time ever, warheads ready for use during peacetime.
By Michael Radunski
Chinese tourism is an important economic factor – not only in China but also in many European destinations. However, the tourism industry in the People's Republic has not recovered since the Covid pandemic. Visas are a particular problem.
By Michael Radunski
The CDU (Christian Democratic Union) is stepping back from its sharp criticism of the heating law enacted by the current coalition government. Party leader Friedrich Merz now positions himself as a fan of heat pumps, while Vice Chairman Andreas Jung proposes demands that would not result in significant changes.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
After a solo move by an Austrian Green Party member, the EU member states voted narrowly in favor of the EU Nature Restoration Law. The goal is to restore 20 percent of land areas by 2030.
By Lukas Bayer
It must be possible to discuss readjustments to the Green Deal without throwing the entire regulation overboard, says Jens Geier. Similar to Enrico Letta, the long-standing SPD MEP is therefore calling for an "Implementing Office" for the next legislature.
By Manuel Berkel
One of Europe's most renowned climate researchers is calling on European decision-makers to adhere to scientific findings on climate change even after the European elections.
By Lukas Knigge
Change at Germany's largest European political network: Anna-Maija Mertens succeeds Linn Selle.
By Till Hoppe
Historian Krzysztof Ruchniewicz is Poland's new Commissioner for German-Polish Cooperation. Following the change of government in Warsaw, there are signs of further easing in relations with Berlin.
By Manuel Berkel
An anonymous letter accuses high-ranking employees of the German sporting goods manufacturer Adidas in China of corruption in the millions. They allegedly accepted money from service providers in exchange for contracts.
By Felix Lee
China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will travel to Brussels for the fifth high-level climate dialogue – and to negotiate the punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs.
By Amelie Richter
