Chancellor Scholz criticizes Commission
Germany votes against countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. Now Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending the decision before the Bundestag.
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany votes against countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. Now Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending the decision before the Bundestag.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Federal Ministry of Finance argues that the excessive expenditure could require an extension of the consolidation period in accordance with EU rules. The background to this is the ongoing budget dispute.
By Till Hoppe
China's statistics bureau will present the GDP figures for the third quarter tomorrow. Analysts are expecting extremely weak data. The figures are forcing Beijing to change its strategy.
By Jörn Petring
EU Commission Vice-President Šefčovič pleaded with EU ministers to conclude negotiations with Switzerland on a new basis for the bilateral relationship by the end of 2024. The member states showed no understanding for the demand for a unilateral safeguard clause on immigration.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission is proposing an accelerated implementation of the migration pact. In a letter to the heads of state and government, von der Leyen writes that she wants to examine agreements with non-EU countries on readmission centers.
By Redaktion Table
Several member states suspect that biodiesel exports to the EU are sometimes falsely declared as "advanced". However, the EU Commission sees its scope for reaction as limited.
By Julia Dahm
Several member states suspect that biodiesel exports from China to the EU are being declared as "advanced," in some cases falsely. However, the EU Commission sees its options limited.
By Julia Dahm
China plans to take on six trillion yuan in new debt to stimulate the economy. However, there have been no urgently needed structural reforms, for example in the social system.
By Marcel Grzanna
One day after the Chinese military drills off the Taiwanese coast, Russia's defense minister visited Beijing. The two sides agreed on "what needs to be done in the current situation."
By Marcel Grzanna
Freedom of expression in Hong Kong is being increasingly curtailed. Local authorities have increasingly requested that the Meta Group delete posts.
By Marcel Grzanna