Conservative Stubb becomes new president of Finland
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb clinched the presidency in Finland's runoff election, following the first round. The victory margin turned out to be narrower than expected.
By Redaktion Table
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb clinched the presidency in Finland's runoff election, following the first round. The victory margin turned out to be narrower than expected.
By Redaktion Table
Christiane Schneider will become the new Parliamentary Manager for the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. Her predecessor, Markus Pieper, will be appointed as the Commissioner for SMEs.
By Markus Grabitz
Car sales in China slowed down at the beginning of the year. Although there were no New Year holidays in January, sales were lower than in December. It was the first monthly decline since August and also affected the electric segment.
By Redaktion Table
At the beginning of 2024, China's state banks granted more new loans than ever. The aim is to boost the weak economy.
By Redaktion Table
On the night from Friday to Saturday, the new lunar year began in China and for Chinese communities around the world. The Year of the Dragon, traditionally associated with high hopes, has succeeded the Year of the Rabbit.
By Christiane Kuehl
Football superstar Lionel Messi only sat on the bench at a friendly match in Hong Kong – triggering a storm of protest. The organizer now wants to refund the outraged fans half of the ticket costs.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's manufacturers of offshore wind turbines suffered a decline in profits in 2023. Expansion slowed, partly due to the loss of subsidies, bureaucratic hurdles and increasingly scarce marine areas.
By Christiane Kuehl
The German automotive supplier and technology group ZF has received permission to carry out level 4 autonomous driving tests on Shanghai's roads. The company is the first foreign supplier to receive such a license.
By Christiane Kuehl
At the informal meeting of EU industry ministers, the European Internal Market Commissioner praised the progress the EU has made towards a European industrial policy. He advocates for subsidies at the European level rather than the national level.
By Marc Winkelmann
The political agreement on CO2 fleet legislation for commercial vehicles has been confirmed at the ambassadorial level. Germany only agreed once a consideration on E-Fuels was included. The Commission is tasked with making a proposal.
By Markus Grabitz