Journalist Can Dündar sees the establishment of the Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Renewal (Dava) party as an attempt by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to exert influence on politics in Germany and Europe. The party is set to compete in the European elections.
By Alina Leimbach
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb clinched the presidency in Finland's runoff election, following the first round. The victory margin turned out to be narrower than expected.
By Redaktion Table
Hungary's President Novák and former Justice Minister Varga have resigned following a controversial pardon. Both were prominent Fidesz politicians, with Varga slated to lead the European Parliament election list.
By Alina Leimbach
Bytedance sought to suspend its gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act. However, the European Court saw no reason to temporarily suspend the administrative act.
By Falk Steiner
Christiane Schneider will become the new Parliamentary Manager for the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. Her predecessor, Markus Pieper, will be appointed as the Commissioner for SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
At the beginning of 2024, China's state banks granted more new loans than ever. The aim is to boost the weak economy.
By Redaktion Table
China's manufacturers of offshore wind turbines suffered a decline in profits in 2023. Expansion slowed, partly due to the loss of subsidies, bureaucratic hurdles and increasingly scarce marine areas.
By Christiane Kuehl
The German automotive supplier and technology group ZF has received permission to carry out level 4 autonomous driving tests on Shanghai's roads. The company is the first foreign supplier to receive such a license.
By Christiane Kuehl
Car sales in China slowed down at the beginning of the year. Although there were no New Year holidays in January, sales were lower than in December. It was the first monthly decline since August and also affected the electric segment.
By Redaktion Table
On the night from Friday to Saturday, the new lunar year began in China and for Chinese communities around the world. The Year of the Dragon, traditionally associated with high hopes, has succeeded the Year of the Rabbit.
By Christiane Kuehl
