Tibet Vice Chairman suspected of corruption
The stellar career of economist Wang Yong is over. The Vice Chairman of the Tibetan government is under investigation for disciplinary offenses.
By Marcel Grzanna
The stellar career of economist Wang Yong is over. The Vice Chairman of the Tibetan government is under investigation for disciplinary offenses.
By Marcel Grzanna
China has offered Papua New Guinea support for the island state's security forces. Beijing is worried about its citizens on the island on the one hand and hopes to gain even more influence in the Indo-Pacific on the other.
By Marcel Grzanna
China expects more domestic travel than ever for the upcoming New Year celebrations. Around nine billion domestic trips are expected. Many passengers are already having difficulties getting train tickets.
By Redaktion Table
It is a Russian prestige project: Russia wants to supply its partner China with gas via the "Power of Siberia 2" – and replace Western customers. But the affection of the Mongolian partners obviously ends at the price.
By Michael Radunski
Alexander Stubb is ahead after the first round of the presidential election in Finland. Stubb was already Prime Minister of the country and belongs to the Christian Democratic party family. The second round of the election will take place on February 11.
By Markus Grabitz
The permanent EU Council President Charles Michel does not want to run for the European Parliament after all. He apparently does not have the support of his party. Michel wants to complete his term of office by November.
By Markus Grabitz
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann was elected as the FDP's top candidate for the European elections at a delegates' meeting. She announced she would campaign against bureaucracy in Brussels. A combat candidacy for sixth place failed.
By Markus Grabitz
The Belgian Council Presidency has failed in its attempt to negotiate an agreement on Regulation 883 on social policy. This also concerns proof of social insurance for employees working abroad in the EU (A1 certificate). The European Parliament does not want to negotiate on partial aspects, but only on the entire dossier.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU intends to ban products manufactured using forced labor from the EU internal market. The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate. The first trilogue is scheduled for next Tuesday.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Katarina Barley was elected as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections with the votes of almost all delegates. The party executive's list for the first 20 places was confirmed. All the battling candidates failed.
By Markus Grabitz