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M23-Rebellen auf einem Truck in DR Kongo.

News | DR Congo

January 9th, 2026

UN report: M23 wants autonomous zone in eastern Congo

The M23 rebels had announced that they would withdraw from Uvira. However, fighting continues in the area surrounding the city.

By Arne Schütte

News | Foreign policy

January 9th, 2026

Trade and raw materials: China's foreign minister Wang Yi on a trip to Africa

Wang Yi began a trip through four African countries on Wednesday. In Tanzania, the focus is on raw material deposits, among other things. In Somalia, China wants to strengthen the central government in Mogadishu. Taiwan and Israel are diplomatically recognizing the breakaway region of Somaliland.

By Leonardo Pape

News | EU

January 9th, 2026

EU strategy for vocational training: What the BDA, DIHK and ZDH are jointly calling for

The EU Commission is planning a new strategy for vocational training. The BDA, DIHK and ZDH are proactively making demands in this area. They fear that otherwise, the wrong signals may be given.

By Anna Parrisius

News | Digital sovereignty

January 9th, 2026

Digital sovereignty: How Europe should make itself indispensable

Europe is striving for digital independence in order to secure economic power. However, according to expert Manuel Kilian, sustainable competitive advantages are lacking because Europe is pursuing the wrong governmental logic.

By Leonard Schulz

Der iranische Präsident Masoud Pezeshkian bei einem Treffen mit Xi Jinping im September 2025.

News | Iran

January 9th, 2026

Iran: Regime exerts internal pressure and seeks proximity to China

The Iranian regime is increasingly seeking proximity to China in the face of growing pressure from the United States. The strategic alliance offers China influence on a changing world order, but protection for the mullah regime remains limited.

By Fabian Peltsch and Angela Köckritz

French President Emmanuel Macron during the 2026 Ambassadors' Conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 8, 2026.

News | Digital Markets Act

January 9th, 2026

DMA: Macron and other consultation participants are calling for consistent enforcement

In a speech, the French President emphasized how important it is for the Commission to stand firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Some consultation participants are calling for even stricter rules.

By Corinna Visser

News | Technology

January 8th, 2026

Nvidia: Chinese customers required to pay up front

Chinese customers are being required to pay in advance for Nvidia’s H200 AI chip. The US chipmaker is seeking to protect itself against uncertainty surrounding Chinese delivery approvals.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Canada

January 8th, 2026

Canada: First China visit by a prime minister since 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is traveling to China on Tuesday. Relations between the two countries have been strained for years. Canada is now seeking alternatives to its largest trading partner, the United States.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Rare earths

January 8th, 2026

Japan: China restricts exports of rare earths and magnets

According to a media report, China has begun restricting exports of rare earths and rare-earth magnets to Japan. The cross-industry restrictions apply to both civilian and military uses.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Artificial intelligence

January 8th, 2026

AI: China reviews Meta’s acquisition of AI firm

China’s Ministry of Commerce is reviewing Meta’s acquisition of the AI company Manus. The start-up develops AI agents designed to operate autonomously.

By Leonardo Pape