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Anthony Albanese, Premierminister Australiens, und EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen.

News | Free trade agreement

April 17th, 2026

Australia deal: Commission defends agreement against criticism

During the negotiations for the deal, the European Commission took into account the cumulative impact of free trade agreements on domestic agriculture.

By Antonia Zimmermann

Das Militaerfahrzeug Boxer UxV CS (Control Station) von KNDS am Messestand auf der Messe XPONENTIAL Europe, Leitmesse fuer autonome Technologien & Robotik. KNDS (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann + Nexter Defense Systems) ist ein deutsch-französischer Panzerhersteller, der zu gleichen Teilen (50 50) der französischen Agence des participations de l Etat (Staat) und der deutschen Wegmann-Gruppe (Familien Bode Braunbehrens) gehört.

News | European sovereignty

April 17th, 2026

European Investment Fund: More EU venture capital flowing into defense and AI

Geopolitical tensions are shifting priorities in the European venture capital market. Investors are increasingly aiming to achieve strategic autonomy – while fundraising has become more challenging.

By Corinna Visser

Smartphone-Bildschirm zeigt Google-Suche.

News | Digital Markets Act

April 17th, 2026

DMA: How Google should make search data available to competitors

In its preliminary findings, the Commission has informed Google of the steps the company must take to make its search data available to competitors. The goal is to foster greater competition, including in the rapidly growing AI market.

By Corinna Visser

News | Ukraine

April 17th, 2026

Ukraine Support Tracker: Costs of maintaining energy infrastructure are rising

Every winter since 2022, the costs of protecting and repairing Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure have risen. They now total nearly €1 billion. One expert believes the issue is politically explosive.

By Viktor Funk

Sitzungsraum des Haushaltsausschusses im November 2025.

News | Household

April 17th, 2026

How the Budget Committee is keeping the Ministry of Defense waiting

Two procurement projects were not approved by the Budget Committee on Wednesday. The amendment agreement for Essor would need to be approved at the next meeting, parliamentary sources say.

By Gabriel Bub

News | Pharmaceuticals

April 16th, 2026

Pharmaceutical industry: Beijing gives companies more freedom

Pharmaceutical companies are set to gain more room in pricing. The aim is to improve market dynamics and safeguard drug quality.

By Redaktion Table

News | Renewable energies

April 16th, 2026

Solar industry: Overcapacity persists despite global energy crisis

China’s solar industry is still struggling heavily with the consequences of overcapacity. Contrary to expectations, the Iran war is not driving demand higher.

By Redaktion Table

News | Diplomacy

April 16th, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Wang Yi urges Iran to restore free passage

China’s foreign minister has urged his Iranian counterpart to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Chinese business representatives continue to see global energy supply chains at risk.

By Manuel Liu

A meeting to mark the 60th anniversary of the Qiushi Journal, affiliated to the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, is held in Beijing, capital of China, July 13, 2018.

News | National security

April 16th, 2026

National security: Intelligence chief outlines threat landscape

What appears in the Party journal Qiushi is generally treated as a political guideline for the Communist Party. A new lead article now sketches out the global danger zones that, in Beijing’s view, threaten China’s national security.

By Manuel Liu

News | Car industry

April 16th, 2026

Mercedes-Benz: Innovations from China are to be deployed worldwide

After a sharp drop in sales in China, Mercedes-Benz is taking a cautious view of the market. At its annual general meeting, CFO Harald Wilhelm set a sales target of up to 600,000 passenger cars per year. More localization and closer cooperation with Chinese partners are meant to help.

By Julia Fiedler