Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released after four years in prison. She was detained for her critical reporting on the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
Numerous personalities from different areas of society are calling on citizens to take part in the upcoming elections. The appeal was initiated by a group of four.
By Till Hoppe
Nine out of ten Germans want the EU to better protect victims of online bank fraud in the coming legislative period. Consumers also have clear wishes for the electricity market.
By Alina Leimbach
In a discussion on future EU economic policy, Commission colleagues Nicolas Schmit and Ursula von der Leyen went easy on each other. Liberal Sandro Gozi was more aggressive, although his positions are not shared by all liberals.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Russian central bank's funds frozen in the EU generate billions in interest income every year. After lengthy discussions, it has now been decided what to do with the money.
By Redaktion Table
Implementing digital laws efficiently and developing a joint concept for innovative technologies in the new mandate – these are the Council's main demands for the EU's future digital policy.
By Corinna Visser
On Tuesday, the Council adopted the electricity market package as well as the gas and hydrogen package. The member states also launched the AI Act.
By Manuel Berkel
At the AI Seoul Summit, the US Secretary of Commerce presented her vision for the AI Safety Office. 16 companies agreed to adhere to rules to mitigate the risks of AI.
By Corinna Visser
Closer cooperation, an open exchange of information with experts and a new media platform – this is how a number of member states want to push back attempts at destabilization from Russia or China.
By Till Hoppe
Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian is the third minister in Premier Li Qiang's new government to lose his post. The accusations are "serious violations of discipline and law" – which stands for corruption.
By Marcel Grzanna
