During his China trip, Olaf Scholz called for closer cooperation with China in the field of science. He said that talks and reciprocal visits should increase again after the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Michael Radunski

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April 15th, 2024

State security warns citizens and foreign companies of espionage

On National Security Education Day, the Ministry of State Security distributes footage of espionage cases from previous years. The footage serves as a warning to foreign companies working in information gathering in China.

By Marcel Grzanna

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April 15th, 2024

Ischinger hopes for new anti-nuclear declaration from China

The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, sees China maintaining a soft distance from Russia. This could play a role in the meeting between President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

By Michael Radunski

Laut einem Gutachten verstößt die geplante Cannabislegalisierung der Ampel-Koalition gegen EU-Recht. Ende 2022 soll ein erster Gesetzesentwurf stehen. Im Bild eine blühende Marihuana-Pflanze auf einem Feld. Themenbild, Symbolbild Köln, 11.10.2022 NRW Deutschland *** According to an expert opinion, the planned cannabis legalization of the traffic light coalition violates EU law At the end of 2022, a first draft law should stand In the picture, a flowering marijuana plant in a field Topic image, symbol image Cologne, 11 10 2022 NRW Germany Copyright: xChristophxHardtx

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April 15th, 2024

Scholz denies mandatory marijuana use in Germany

During his China visit, the German Chancellor also met with Chinese students. One of the questions was about the legalization of marijuana in Germany.

By Marcel Grzanna

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April 15th, 2024

Conditions on fur farms favor the transmission of pathogens

The animal welfare group Humane Society International has presented photos and film footage of overcrowded fur farms in China. Experts say that keeping foxes, magpies and minks poses an increased risk of transmitting pathogens to humans.

By Marcel Grzanna

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April 15th, 2024

Paris Olympics fail to fulfil green promise

The Olympic Games in Paris this summer are set to be the most climate-friendly of all time. Even if they succeed – the organizers have not achieved their own goals so far, according to a study published on Monday.

By Lukas Knigge

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April 15th, 2024

EIB presents action plan for dual-use investments

At the meeting of EU finance ministers in Luxembourg, EIB President Nadia Calviño presented an action plan with which the bank intends to boost investment in the European defense industry. However, no concrete steps are expected before June.

By Marc Winkelmann

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April 15th, 2024

EU states pave the way for a billion-euro aid to Egypt

Egypt, which is in dire economic straits, is to receive a billion-euro financial aid from the EU. However, a resolution passed on Friday stipulates conditions.

By Lukas Knigge

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April 15th, 2024

EU chief diplomat convenes special meeting of foreign ministers

Following Iran's attack on Israel, the foreign ministers of the European Union meet for unscheduled talks.

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