The trade dispute between China and the EU continues to escalate. The EU wants to impose temporary special tariffs on biodiesel and low-calorie sweeteners from the People's Republic.
By Felix Lee
A highway bridge in northwest China has collapsed after heavy rainfall. At least twelve people died and many are still missing.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Social Democrats in the EU Parliament have appointed the first coordinators for the committees and clarified the responsibilities within the Executive Board.
By Manuel Berkel
More staff for Frontex and a "new common approach to returns": In her guidelines, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also refers to migration and asylum policy. However, she does not address one controversial demand.
By Eric Bonse
Ursula von der Leyen wants to advocate the admission of new EU members in her second term of office. However, she leaves open which reforms in the EU structure this should be linked to.
By Till Hoppe
Ursula von der Leyen wants to entrust a commissioner with the topic of housing for the first time. An anti-poverty strategy is also planned. However, only a new directive has been announced so far.
By Alina Leimbach
According to German State Secretary for Economic Affairs Brantner, the declaration of intent is an important step in making European industry less dependent on China. Vučić's decision also has industrial policy reasons.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission President promises to focus on building a "genuine European defense union" over the next five years. The dispute over where the money for this should come from is likely to erupt again soon.
By Stephan Israel
The customs dispute with the European Union is heating up. China is considering retaliatory measures and has published a list of European pork producers to be investigated.
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The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as head of the EU Commission. The political guidelines for 2024 to 2029, which were published on Thursday, are peppered with projects that affect the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
