Philippines: 'Must defend ourselves against China'
The President of the Philippines accuses China of aggressive behavior in the South China Sea. He says his country must act. China disagrees and points to its sovereignty.
By Michael Radunski
The President of the Philippines accuses China of aggressive behavior in the South China Sea. He says his country must act. China disagrees and points to its sovereignty.
By Michael Radunski
The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner urges the upholding of human rights in China. He particularly mentions the situation in Xinjiang and Tibet, as well as the situation of arrested lawyers.
By Redaktion Table
The planned lunar base will also not remain hidden from the all-seeing eyes of Chinese state security.
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France's Minister for Ecological Transition wants to take on fast fashion providers such as Shein and Temu. The French parliament will soon debate a bill that provides for compensation payments.
By Amelie Richter
China's special envoy Li Hui is to mediate in the Ukraine war. He was already in Moscow for talks on Saturday. He is expected in Brussels this week.
By Amelie Richter
Apple must pay a fine of €1.8 billion. The EU Commission accuses the company of abusing its dominant position on the market for music streaming apps and thus harming users.
By Corinna Visser
Amendments to the EU Waste Framework Directive are intended to oblige member states to reduce food waste. There is criticism from the German food industry – but there are also supporters of ambitious reduction targets in the sector.
By Merle Heusmann
Despite an extension, World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators have not succeeded in agreeing on reforms. There was no breakthrough in the areas of fisheries and agriculture. India is said to have been the brakeman.
By Markus Grabitz
MEP Malte Lenz Gallée is resigning from office. The 30-year-old is facing accusations of having "behaved inappropriately towards employees." Even before the allegations became public, he had announced that he would not be standing in the European elections.
By Markus Grabitz
EPP leader Manfred Weber is willing to work with pro-European members of the ECR on a selective basis after the European elections. Italy's Giorgia Meloni and the Czech Republic's Petr Fiala are respectable heads of government. Thus it should be possible to cooperate with the MEPs in the European Parliament who come from their parties.
By Markus Grabitz