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EVs: Why Turkey will not impose extra tariffs after all

Turkish President Erdoğan will not impose extra tariffs on Chinese EVs after all. Apparently, a meeting between Erdoğan and China's President Xi Jinping brought about a turnaround. Instead, the focus is now on investment.

By Christiane Kuehl

Five Star Movement joins parliamentary group

The eight MEPs from the Italian Five Star Movement join the Left Group in the European Parliament. This brings the number of Left MEPs to 47. A six-month trial period was agreed.

By Julia Mertens

Pushbacks in Finland: Why legalization is problematic

Helsinki wants to push back refugees at the border with Russia without examining their asylum applications – even though comparatively few people seeking protection are arriving. To this end, the controversial pushbacks are to be legalized. Finland is facing criminal proceedings from Brussels as a result.

By Viktor Funk

Government formation in Sofia failed

Bulgaria still does not have a new government following the new elections in June. The pro-Western prime minister nominated by the election winner did not receive a majority. Is another new election looming?

By Redaktion Table