According to the German foreign office, Germany and Taiwan are set to engage in closer civil society exchanges. The German side will be chaired by Green Party European policy politician Reinhard Buetikofer.
By Amelie Richter
The government in Rome has officially informed China about the end of its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in a verbal note sent to Beijing earlier this week. Instead, both sides aim to revitalize the strategic partnership between the two states.
By Amelie Richter
According to the German Institute for Economic Research (IW), German companies are not doing enough to reduce their one-sided dependencies on China. Out of 400 companies surveyed in North Rhine-Westphalia alone, 40 percent are dependent on products from China.
By Felix Lee
Italian luxury brand Prada plans to significantly expand its business in China, a crucial market for luxury goods. By 2030, the People's Republic could account for almost 40 percent of global luxury sales.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU has launched a joint procurement program for ammunition to support Ukraine. However, only a few orders have been placed so far.
By Alina Leimbach
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico wants to abolish the special public prosecutor's office. The EU Commission warns against a rapid introduction and calls for the project to be paused for the time being.
By Alina Leimbach
According to the Danish Climate and Energy Minister Lars Aagard at COP28 in Dubai, Denmark is the first EU country to call for a 90 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2040.
By Lukas Knigge
Many Germans are dissatisfied with the work in Brussels and Strasbourg – but know little about the EU. This shows a new survey commissioned by the non-partisan initiative "Let’s do something for Europe together."
By Alina Leimbach
The Commission wants to postpone customs duties on EVs traded between the UK and the EU by three years. The rules of origin from the post-Brexit free trade agreement provide for customs duties if less than 45% of the value added occurs in the region.
By Markus Grabitz
There is still no agreement in sight in the dispute over EU fiscal rules. Although the member states are moving closer together, there is unlikely to be a common position by the end of the year.
By Alina Leimbach
