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Political agreement on Euro 7 emissions standard

The Euro 6 limits continue to apply to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The limits for heavy commercial vehicles have been tightened.

By Markus Grabitz

Chinese balloons spotted over Taiwan

Taiwan has spotted two Chinese balloons in the sky. They had crossed the Taiwan Strait and were spotted northwest of the city of Keelung. China has had a comprehensive balloon espionage program since 2019.

By Michael Radunski

Nio receives money from the Emirates

The e-mobility hopeful Nio is receiving an urgently needed cash injection from Abu Dhabi. In return, a fund will gain significantly more influence in the company.

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Snowfall near Guangzhou

After the unusually early cold snap in Northern China, the South is now experiencing completely unusual temperatures. Snow has even fallen at high altitudes. The authorities in Guangzhou have called for precautionary measures.

By Marcel Grzanna

Agreement on EU Corporate Due Diligence

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is taking shape. It will affect thousands of companies whose value creation comes, at least in part, from China.

By Marcel Grzanna

Beijing seeks to close ranks with North Korea despite missile tests

North Korea has tested two missiles. The second missile could theoretically hit any part of US territory. While the West reacts with harsh criticism, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi demonstratively backs Kim Jong-un's regime.

By Michael Radunski

Forest fires: Faeser announces German firefighting aircraft for RescEU

By Redaktion Table

Serbia election: Vučić party ahead in projection

The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of President Aleksandar Vučić is clearly in the lead in the early parliamentary elections, according to projections from Sunday evening.

By Redaktion Table

German government disappoints decision-makers on digitalization

Germany's decision-makers give the traffic light coalition mediocre marks. According to the exclusive survey, things look particularly bad regarding digital expansion: Only 0.6 percent see a high level of competence here. This also has an impact on the minister ranking.

By Fabian Löhe

Switzerland and EU are moving closer

Switzerland and the EU want to conclude their negotiations on a new framework agreement by the end of 2024. This is provided for in a new agreement. The areas affected include agriculture, research, education and energy.

By Manuel Berkel