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Hong Kong: Why the EU gives the city a bad report card

The EU's annual report diagnoses a progressive erosion of rights and freedoms in the city. This, says EU foreign affairs representative Borrell, also impairs Hong Kong's position as an international economic center.

By Amelie Richter

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Russia: Why Berlin is blocking the 14th sanctions package

EU states are making another attempt to agree on the 14th sanctions package against Russia during a special meeting of their ambassadors on Friday. During Wednesday’s meeting, the German government raised last-minute objections to a kind of no-Russia clause.

By Till Hoppe

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Migration policy: ECJ imposes fine on Hungary

The ECJ has described it as an "unprecedented and extremely serious breach of EU law." Because Hungary has ignored a 2020 judgment regarding its migration policy, the European Court of Justice has now imposed a fine on the country.

By Redaktion Table

Climate club: How it should create trust for negotiations

The "climate club" for the decarbonization of industry has started its work. Under the German and Chilean presidencies, 38 countries are discussing ways steel and cement can become carbon-neutral. The idea is for the cooperation to positively influence climate talks.

By Bernhard Pötter