The EU Parliament is calling for stricter transparency rules for NGOs. If they receive EU funds, the parliamentarians want them to disclose in detail exactly where these funds go. This is intended to counteract corruption.
By Markus Grabitz
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has justified the release of billions in EU funds for Hungary. She said: "Hungary has delivered what the Commission asked for."
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Parliament adopted the trilogue result on the reduction of climate-damaging F-gases on Tuesday. Up to 40 million tons of carbon equivalents are to be saved by 2030. However, the trade sector fears a de facto maintenance ban on existing refrigeration systems.
By Lukas Knigge
Some MEPs call for a reform of the EU Public Procurement Directive. The current rules are not suitable for exploiting the potential of socially responsible procurement.
By Nicolas Heronymus
At the meeting of EU environment and climate protection ministers in Brussels, the 2040 climate target was discussed over lunch. Germany also outlined its ambitions.
By Lukas Knigge
Beijing has attracted battery giant CATL to the city: The company plans to build an EV battery plant this year. The capital hopes to strengthen the local EV supply chain.
By Redaktion Table
BYD plans to invest billions in smart vehicles and announces the launch of its Denza brand in Europe for late 2024. Yangwang and Cheng Bao are also to be launched on the international market – probably under a different name.
By Redaktion Table
Search engine provider Baidu has denied a media report that linked its AI chatbot Ernie to Chinese military research. Ernie was reportedly used to simulate a US attack on Libya.
By Carolyn Braun
Although China rejects Western sanctions against Moscow, Chinese state banks continue to restrict their cooperation with Russian clients to avoid becoming the target of new US secondary sanctions themselves.
By Redaktion Table
Around 30 Pacific littoral states are preparing for the biennial Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Nanjing. The main aim is to provide an update on conflict avoidance in the event of unexpected maritime encounters.
By Christiane Kuehl
