Beijing expands state secrets law
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
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
Two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union imposes further sanctions. Moscow counters with further entry bans.
By Redaktion Table
Farmers demonstrate against EU agricultural policy in Brussels with burning tires, manure and eggs. The police respond with roadblocks and water cannons.
By Redaktion Table
China's emissions saw a relatively sharp increase in 2023. The cause is the growing consumption of coal. The country's climate goals are at risk.
By Christiane Kuehl
The dispute over potential solar subsidies is intensifying: Economy Minister Robert Habeck is pushing for the resilience bonus, while the FDP is putting the brakes on. Pressure is now mounting from Saxony. An agreement could follow by mid-March.
By Horand Knaup
The German government has confirmed that it will allow the export of carbon dioxide for storage under the seabed in future. To this end, it intends to ratify an amendment to the London Protocol.
By Manuel Berkel
More ammunition, more weapons, and even the deployment of their own troops in Ukraine were discussed by 20 heads of state and government on Monday evening in Paris. Host Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the deployment of his own soldiers.
By Redaktion Table
A legal opinion commissioned by Greenpeace criticizes: The planned trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur region violates climate laws and underestimates the consequences for deforestation and climate change.
By Lukas Bayer
Thousands of Tibetans have been protesting against the construction of a dam in Sichuan since mid-February. Eyewitnesses report that the police have been brutally suppressing the protests. Over 1000 individuals have already been arrested.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's President Xi Jinping will visit Serbia this year. Xi last visited Serbia in 2016. Other European countries are also on the Chinese head of state's itinerary for this year.
By Amelie Richter