By Michael Bröcker and Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Commission wants to outlaw filter cigarettes internationally. The industry believes that the EU could later use the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to incorporate the measures into EU law in the next Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
By Markus Grabitz
The Federal Government is providing EUR 100 billion for investment in the federal states and local authorities – including for civil protection and critical infrastructure. However, it is up to the federal states themselves to decide how exactly the funds are used on the ground.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Commission is awarding funds for projects to promote innovation in the areas of digitalization of companies, digital skills, health, the public sector and the automotive industry. The first projects are online.
By Corinna Visser
Der Bund stellt 100 Milliarden Euro für Investitionen in Länder und Kommunen bereit – unter anderem für Bevölkerungsschutz und kritische Infrastruktur. Wie genau die Mittel vor Ort eingesetzt werden, entscheiden jedoch die Länder selbst.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Hamburgs IfBQ startet ein neues Schul-Datenportal, das Lehrkräften und Schulleitungen künftig interaktive Auswertungen ermöglichen soll. Was bis wann geplant ist.
By Kirstin von Elm
China wants to curb “unfair” price competition. In sectors where this is a particularly big problem, average production costs could be assessed and guidelines for “reasonable pricing” could be set.
By Julia Fiedler
Shortly before the end of the US tariff truce, China is tightening its control over strategic materials: In future, artificial diamonds, lithium batteries and graphite anodes may only be exported with an export license.
By Julia Fiedler
The sports car manufacturer continues to struggle with declining sales. From January to September, deliveries fell by six percent. Business in China in particular slumped.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese vacationers spent less on average during this year’s eight-day “Golden Week” than they have in three years. However, the number of long-distance trips increased.
By Julia Fiedler
