TikTok has averted a fine for a new feature called TikTok Lite for the time being. Corresponding documents have been submitted. However, further data is still missing. Without this, there is even a risk of shutdown in the worst-case scenario.
By Falk Steiner
Had the AfD leadership been aware of Krah employee Jian G.'s possible involvement with China for some time? Allegations to this effect are being made. This is unlikely to change the chances of the AfD's top European candidate Krah entering the European Parliament.
By Franziska Klemenz
The EU wants to ban products manufactured using forced labor on the EU internal market. The plan is now taking shape: the EU Parliament has approved the regulation. The focus is on products from China.
By Amelie Richter
As part of its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the EU has conducted an unannounced audit of a Chinese company that manufactures and sells security equipment. The Commission did not provide any further details for the time being.
By Carolyn Braun
Despite an export ban, high-performance CPUs reportedly found their way from the US to the People's Republic. Several Chinese retail companies purchased servers fitted with AI chips.
By Redaktion Table
Mexico is turning away Chinese car manufacturers: Several companies had already negotiated with officials about possible plant sites near the US border. Apparently, Washington pressured them to intervene.
By Christiane Kuehl
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament voted in favor of the trilogue results on the Ecodesign Regulation and the Right to Repair Directive. The ban on products from forced labor has now also been confirmed.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A large majority of the European Parliament has adopted a position on the regulation against late payment in B2B transactions. It introduces new exceptions to the Commission's regulatory proposal. However, there is little interest from the member states.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Parliament approves the compromise on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act. This should make the planning and construction of high-performance networks faster and more cost-effective.
By Corinna Visser
After a lengthy political wrangle, MEPs have given the green light for the extension of trade facilitation measures with Ukraine. The decision comes at the last minute.
By Julia Dahm
