Rapporteur Elisabetta Gualmini hopes that the states will approve the trilogue result on platform work on Friday. A possible no vote would be incomprehensible to her. She is appealing to France's President Macron in particular.
By Alina Leimbach
Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson had her spokesperson clarify a statement on Wednesday that could be interpreted as a move away from the EU's own target for renewable energies in 2040.
By Manuel Berkel
The Philippines aims to monitor Chinese boats in the South China Sea with military technology from Japan.
By Fabian Peltsch
The death toll from the earthquake in Northwest China has risen to at least 131, according to the state news agency Xinhua. Over 207,000 houses have been destroyed, affecting more than 145,000 people.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's central bank keeps the key interest rates unchanged. The government aims to respond "energetically and purposefully" to the weakened economy. To strengthen economic recovery, it has already formulated several stimulus packages.
By Fabian Peltsch
Nicaragua turned away from Taiwan in 2021 and resumed diplomatic relations with China. This pays off now with a free trade agreement. For President Ortega, the trade deal means much-needed economic assistance.
By Amelie Richter
During the visit of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to China, the friendship between the two countries was emphasized. Xi wants to deepen cooperation in various areas, including economy, trade, energy and connectivity.
By Amelie Richter
The German government will be the first EU country to use the auction model of the European Hydrogen Bank and will provide €350 million for this purpose. The funding for the projects in Germany comes from the KTF.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany may support further steel companies with billions in subsidies for green restructuring. The EU Commission gave the green light on Tuesday.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Services Act is due to be passed by the Federal Cabinet today, Wednesday. However, the law is entering the cabinet too late to go through the legislative process in time for the DSA to come into force for all platforms.
By Falk Steiner
