The anti-discrimination directive has a real chance of being adopted 16 years after it was first proposed. The disagreement in the traffic light government could prevent this.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the Agriculture Council, Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir is campaigning for more national subsidies to be allowed without EU approval. Many countries support this, but there will also likely be headwind.
By Julia Dahm
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius celebrated a Franco-German unity with his counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on Friday that does not seem to exist between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Emmanuel Macron.
By Gabriel Bub
In view of good poll results, CSU leader Markus Söder has raised his election target for the European elections. He wants to see seven "plus x" MEPs in Brussels.
By Peter Fahrenholz
China has invited representatives of the two rival Palestinian groups, Hamas and Fatah, to Beijing for unity talks.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission now classifies Shein as a "very large online platform," which means the textile retailer is subject to greater regulatory requirements.
By Fabian Peltsch
Beijing rejects the accusations of having used spies in Germany as "slander and defamation."
By Fabian Peltsch
Elon Musk has unexpectedly arrived in China. After a meeting with Premier Li Qiang, the Tesla boss will talk to officials about introducing autonomous driving software and international data transfer.
By Redaktion Table
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China has concluded with difficult talks. Both sides continue to focus on cooperation, but mutual criticism remains harsh.
By Christiane Kuehl
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) expects a significantly higher workload following Poland's accession. After Poland, Sweden and Ireland could soon also join the EPPO.
By Silke Wettach
