EU Research Commissioner Iliana Ivanova presented initial plans from the EU Commission's Higher Education Package on Wednesday. A standardized European degree is to be introduced so that universities in the EU can benefit even more from a joint exchange in the future.
By Nicola Kuhrt
In the cohesion report, the EU Commission gives its cohesion policy good marks, but the positive effects are difficult to attribute and some regions are in a development trap due to demographic difficulties.
By Marc Winkelmann
Setback for Amazon before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). On Wednesday, the Court dismissed the company's applications against the requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
By Corinna Visser
France was able to open numerous green industrial plants last year. Nevertheless, according to experts, the French industrial strategy is proving inadequate to stand up to American and Chinese competition.
By Claire Stam
After the French Senate rejected the ratification of CETA last week, the National Assembly now has to vote on it again. The French government wants to delay this vote as much as possible.
By Marc Winkelmann
Under pressure from farmers, a majority of EU states want stricter customs regulations for certain foodstuffs from Ukraine. The ambassadors of the EU states agreed on a new compromise on Wednesday evening.
By Redaktion Table
The Czech government has placed the operators of the "Voice of Europe" website on its national sanctions list directed against Russia. According to media reports, money was also paid to politicians via the influence network.
By Redaktion Table
Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder hopes for the dismantling of trade barriers and the lifting of the import ban on German pork after his meeting with Premier Li Qiang. Additionally, he advocated for more Chinese tourists.
By Felix Lee
China's head of state and party chief, Xi Jinping, welcomes top representatives of the US business community and promotes increased investments. Apparently, his country still cannot do without the USA.
By Amelie Richter
Five Chinese citizens were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan. They were involved in the country's largest hydroelectric project financed by China. Beijing demands an investigation.
By Fabian Peltsch
