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News | Geopolitics

January 29th, 2026

Foreign policy: Chancellor Merz calls for more strategic independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Europe to play a more self-confident role in the “new world of great powers.”

By Amelie Richter

News | Foreign policy

January 29th, 2026

Great Britain: Prime Minister Starmer promotes new beginning with Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for a realignment of relations in Beijing. China's head of state and party leader Xi Jinping speaks of “turbulence” in bilateral relations after eight years without a visit from a British prime minister.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Climate change

January 29th, 2026

Climate change: China's average temperature reaches second record in a row

China experienced another year of record heat in 2025. Climate-related risks such as flooding and natural disasters are on the rise.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Myanmar

January 29th, 2026

Fraud centers: Chinese authorities execute eleven convicts

China has executed eleven gang members convicted of cyber fraud in northern Myanmar. The executions were carried out by a court in Wenzhou in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang.

By Leonardo Pape

News | European defense

January 29th, 2026

Geopolitics: Kallas does not rule out autonomous “military capabilities” for the EU

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas sees a structural reorientation of transatlantic relations. Europe must adapt and take more responsibility for its security.

By Stephan Israel

Heavy passenger traffic at Heathrow Airport in London. London (United Kingdom), January 14, 2025 Transportation Aviation Airport Heathrow Passengers circulate through the terminals of Heathrow Airport, which is experiencing intense movement of arrivals and departures of domestic and international fligh

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January 29th, 2026

Air passenger rights: European Parliament sets up delegation for conciliation committee

Following the failure of negotiations on the reform of air passenger rights, a conciliation committee will now be convened between the European Parliament and the Council. Parliament has appointed the members of its delegation.

By Marion Bergermann and Markus Grabitz

News | European Parliament

January 29th, 2026

EU legislation: Legal Affairs Committee calls for use of AI tools

Committee member Jörgen Warborn is proposing measures to make EU legislation more professional. His report received broad support in the Legal Affairs Committee and is set to be put to a plenary vote soon.

By Markus Grabitz

News

January 29th, 2026

Iran: France paves the way for listing the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization

After Spain and Italy, France has also agreed to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. A political agreement at the meeting of European Union foreign ministers is therefore considered likely.

By Redaktion Table

News | Customs

January 29th, 2026

European Union customs authority: Nine cities present their headquarters candidacy

Nine European cities would like to host the new EU customs authority and have courted the favor of the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the Council and Parliament are still struggling to find a decision-making mechanism

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | Climate complaints

January 29th, 2026

Climate lawsuits: Which fundamental issues the Federal Administrative Court is deciding

Can environmental NGOs take legal action against the German government’s climate action programs, and if so, how far can courts go in imposing requirements on the federal government? These questions will be before the Federal Administrative Court on Thursday. A decision could be issued the same day.

By Alexandra Endres