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October 29th, 2025

Sudan: Civil war on brink of further escalation

Following the takeover of power by the RSF, the population is now threatened by a new wave of violence and displacement. The UN warns of massacres and calls for immediate action.

By Maria Mitrov

News | Turkey

October 29th, 2025

Turkey: Merz could clear the way for Eurofighter deliveries

When Friedrich Merz meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, one item on the agenda will be Eurofighter fighter jets that Turkey wants to buy from the UK.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Space strategy

October 29th, 2025

EU Space Act: Bär questions the benefits

Germany is not yet reflected in all areas of the Act, says the German Federal Research Minister. However, she emphasizes the strategic importance of aerospace and announces higher German contributions to the ESA.

By Corinna Visser

News | Tobacco

October 29th, 2025

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: Softened proposal for EU position

The EU member states have received a new proposal for the EU position on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at COP11. The conference will take place in Geneva on Nov. 17.

By Markus Grabitz

LyondellBasell is a global corporation based in Wesseling near Cologne and is today the third-largest chemical company in the world. LYB produces high-quality plastics as raw materials for countless products. Its "crackers" are as powerful as they are essential for plastics production. The company is also a market leader in the production of polyolefins.

News | Chemical industry

October 29th, 2025

Chemistry: Alliance for Critical Chemicals seeks members

In addition to rare earths, chemicals are also critical for many value chains. As those critical chemicals are gradually being lost in the EU, companies are now encouraged to join forces in a new alliance.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Defense industry

October 29th, 2025

Hensoldt wants to invest more in Ukraine

German defense companies want to invest more in Ukraine. This is what is behind the plans.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News | Cybersecurity

October 29th, 2025

SPD warns of legal limitations to Dobrindt's cyber defense plans

Reactions to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's new initiatives on cyber defense have so far been largely positive. The digital policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group in the German Bundestag is more cautious.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

News | Five-year plan

October 28th, 2025

Five-Year Plan: China removes electric vehicles from list of strategic industries

In the Central Committee’s recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, electric vehicles are no longer listed as a strategic industry. Instead, quantum technology, embodied AI and 6G mobile communications are named as new growth drivers.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Trade war

October 28th, 2025

Despite US tariffs: Vietnam’s economy remains stable

The feared downturn in the Vietnamese economy has failed to materialize. Chinese companies and a shift toward high-value industries are among the reasons for this.

By Redaktion Table

News | Trade

October 28th, 2025

Donald Trump seeks Asia alliances: Energy pact with Japan ahead of delicate summit with Xi Jingping

In Tokyo, US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on nuclear technology and rare earths – a signal against China’s dominance of raw materials.

By Amelie Richter