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January 12th, 2026

Munich Security Conference: JD Vance to return this year

The United States Vice President will take part in this year’s Munich Security Conference once again. His speech last year provoked strong reactions.

By Michael Bröcker

News | Nuclear power

January 12th, 2026

Slovakia: Signing of US agreement on nuclear power imminent

Slovakia plans to sign a nuclear cooperation agreement with the US next week. Prime Minister Fico is attending the ceremony in Washington, which will advance the construction of a new reactor block with Westinghouse.

By Redaktion Table

Gelagerte Stahlhalbzeuge, Freital, Sachsen

News | Industrial policy

January 12th, 2026

CBAM: Family businesses push for transitional solutions

Criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM continues unabated. The German Foundation for Family Businesses commissioned a study into alternatives and is proposing adjustments.

By Lukas Knigge

News | Iran

January 12th, 2026

Iran: Von der Leyen appeals to leadership in Tehran

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the immediate release of all protesters detained in Iran and the full restoration of internet access across the country.

By Redaktion Table

News

January 12th, 2026

Syria: Declining asylum numbers and additional EU financial aid

The number of applications for international protection recorded by the European Union Agency for Asylum fell significantly again in 2025.

By Redaktion Table

Flaggen der Volksrepbulik China, Europäischen Union und Bundesrepublik Deutschland bei einem Pressetermin im Auswärtigen Amt.

News | Investments

January 11th, 2026

Parliamentary inquiry: EUR 225 billion in industrial subsidies

The German government stresses the importance of strengthening Germany’s industrial resilience. Progress, however, has been slow.

By Ning Wang

News | Crime

January 11th, 2026

Hong Kong: New law with global reach in the works

With a new bill, the city aims to crack down more harshly on cybercrime. As with the National Security Law, its scope is intended to extend worldwide.

By Marcel Grzanna

Eröffnung des 2026 Africa-China Year of exchanges in Addis Abeba (Äthiopien) mit Wang Yi.

News | Soft Power

January 11th, 2026

Cooperation: How China is expanding its influence in Africa

In Addis Ababa, Chinese and African officials have launched a year of intensified engagement. The initiative goes well beyond traditional development cooperation.

By Marcel Grzanna

ILLUSTRATIVE - A teenage girl on her mobile phone. A 2014 Maastricht University study found that 70% of young people under 21 are addicted to their mobile phones. More than 1,400 doctors, scientists, and experts are calling on politicians to establish age limits for smartphone and social media use.

News | Psychology

January 11th, 2026

Health: Mental health strain among girls is increasing

Young people are increasingly struggling with mental health challenges. Girls are particularly affected, with the gap widening as they grow older. China’s Ministry of Education now wants to counter this trend.

By Ning Wang

News | Defense industry

January 9th, 2026

Defense group TKMS bids for Kiel shipyard GNYK

The Thyssenkrupp subsidiary has made an offer for a Kiel shipyard that builds warships. The TKMS offer was non-binding.

By Redaktion Table