Despite massive advertising, voter turnout remains low. A computer failure leads to a chaotic election night. Three leading representatives of a pro-democracy opposition party were arrested.

By Amelie Richter

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December 10th, 2023

Beijing and Manila blame each other after ship collision

Another incident in the South China Sea: a Philippine boat and a Chinese coast guard ship collided. Beijing and Manila blame each other. Tensions between the countries escalate.

By Carolyn Braun

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December 10th, 2023

'Fluctuating' decline in respiratory diseases in children

Chinese health authorities report a "fluctuating downward trend" in respiratory diseases in children. Concerns that a novel virus could be the cause of the wave of illnesses apparently do not confirm. The WHO also gives reassurance.

By Carolyn Braun

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December 10th, 2023

USA expands Xinjiang sanctions list

Washington has frozen the assets of two officials and added three companies to its import ban list due to human rights concerns. Beijing calls it a gross interference in its internal affairs.

By Carolyn Braun

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December 10th, 2023

Green Deal: Belgian Council Presidency to finalize only two dossiers

The upcoming Belgian Council Presidency apparently sees little chance of passing all remaining laws from the Green Deal before the EU elections in June. Dossiers on the circular economy and environmental quality are apparently on the back burner.

By Manuel Berkel

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December 10th, 2023

Calviño moves to the top of the EIB

The former Spanish Finance Minister Nadia María Calviño will become the new President of the EU Development Bank EIB. She succeeds Werner Hoyer. Margrethe Vestager, who lost the race to head the bank, is returning to the Commission as Vice-President.

By Max Mustermann

Andreas Schwab (CDU) ist binnenmarktpolitischer Sprecher der EVP-Fraktion und Berichterstatter des Europaparlaments zum Digital Markets Act.

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December 10th, 2023

No agreement on emergency instrument

Negotiations on the emergency instrument for the internal market have failed. The member states are not prepared to set up fast lanes for technicians, medical staff and other service providers. Instead, they insist on retaining their own registration procedures.

By Markus Grabitz

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December 10th, 2023

OPEC mobilizes against fossil fuel exit

At COP28, the OPEC is resisting a departure from fossil fuels. In a letter to member states, OPEC calls for a blockade on the exit from fossil fuels.

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December 10th, 2023

Twelve states to present plans for fossil subsidy phase-out

Twelve states have joined forces at COP28 to advance the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels. The states aim to develop national exit strategies.

By Nico Beckert