China to mediate in Ukraine crisis again
Beijing is sending its diplomat Li Hui for the second time to mediate in the Ukraine crisis. His first trip to the warring parties in May 2023 failed to produce any tangible results.
By Fabian Peltsch
Beijing is sending its diplomat Li Hui for the second time to mediate in the Ukraine crisis. His first trip to the warring parties in May 2023 failed to produce any tangible results.
By Fabian Peltsch
Even after the election of its new government, the Pacific state of Tuvalu intends to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
By Fabian Peltsch
Volkswagen's software subsidiary Cariad has appointed a new CEO in China. Among other things, Frank Han is to help integrate new technologies into VW vehicles more quickly.
By Fabian Peltsch
The planned EU Supply Chain Act has once again failed to garner a majority among EU member states, largely due to resistance from the German government. As a result, it is unlikely that the law will be adopted before the European elections in early June.
By Amelie Richter
The Belgian Council Presidency is trying to accommodate the EU Parliament with a new compromise proposal. However, the measures to prevent packaging waste, which the Parliament wants to remove, are a crucial part of the law.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The majority of MEPs have voted in favor of the political compromise on the Nature Restoration Law. Funding must be clarified in the next legislative period.
By Claire Stam
The EU Commission wants to promote the development and use of advanced materials. A new industry council with representatives from politics and business is to help with this. Materials are also to play a greater role in public procurement.
By Marc Winkelmann
Exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries are to be banned and illegal waste shipments prevented: The EU Parliament adopted the revision of the Waste Shipment Regulation on Tuesday.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Commission no longer wants saving gas to be compulsory during crises. The peak of the energy crisis has passed, say EU diplomats. The corresponding emergency clause is to be removed.
By Redaktion Table
On May 1, a new law will come into force that significantly broadens the definition of what the state can call a "secret." This could mean an additional burden for foreign companies in China.
By Carolyn Braun