The death toll from the earthquake in Northwest China has risen to at least 131, according to the state news agency Xinhua. Over 207,000 houses have been destroyed, affecting more than 145,000 people.
By Fabian Peltsch
Nicaragua turned away from Taiwan in 2021 and resumed diplomatic relations with China. This pays off now with a free trade agreement. For President Ortega, the trade deal means much-needed economic assistance.
By Amelie Richter
The German government will be the first EU country to use the auction model of the European Hydrogen Bank and will provide €350 million for this purpose. The funding for the projects in Germany comes from the KTF.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany may support further steel companies with billions in subsidies for green restructuring. The EU Commission gave the green light on Tuesday.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Services Act is due to be passed by the Federal Cabinet today, Wednesday. However, the law is entering the cabinet too late to go through the legislative process in time for the DSA to come into force for all platforms.
By Falk Steiner
The trade dispute between the EU and the USA has recently flared up again. However, special tariffs on European steel and aluminum for the USA remain suspended for the time being. However, exporters will have to tremble again in a year.
By Redaktion Table
The planned tightening of French migration laws has caused much discontent in Parliament. Several members of Macron's own party announced to vote against the plan.
By Redaktion Table
The vote of the Permanent Representatives of the Member States on platform work has been postponed until Friday. The outcome is uncertain.
By Alina Leimbach
Kuomintang candidate Hou Yu-ih has narrowed the gap to William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party. The upcoming elections in January will shape relations between Taiwan and China.
By Redaktion Table
US military officials report that there have been no dangerous incidents between the air force and navy of the two countries since the summit between Presidents Xi and Biden. This indicates that the situation is easing.
By Christiane Kuehl
