A rail agreement between China and Turkey aims to redirect freight traffic via the “Middle Corridor” –running through Central Asia and Turkey directly to Europe. The route offers logistical advantages and sends a clear geopolitical signal.
By Amelie Richter
On Wednesday, the European Commission announced two major decisions as part of its ongoing investigation into AliExpress. The central question – whether there are systemic deficiencies in the platform’s handling of illegal products – remains unresolved.
By Corinna Visser
The omnibus reform of the CO₂ border adjustment mechanism was not very controversial. 90% of companies are to be spared.
By Till Hoppe
As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to escalate, Chinese nationals are fleeing the country. Initial reports describe dramatic scenes.
By Amelie Richter
The European Commission took two decisions on Wednesday as part of its investigation into AliExpress. The core question of systemic deficiencies in the handling of illegal products remains open.
By Corinna Visser
According to several NGOs, at least 28,932 people have died crossing the Mediterranean over the past ten years. The activists are now calling on the EU Commission to take action.
By Almut Siefert
The costs of water scarcity have increased worldwide by 3 to 7.5 percent annually in recent years. The OECD urgently recommends more investment in drought resilience.
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At SB62 in Bonn, climate and human rights groups criticized the "doomsday auction." Brazil's government says the proceeds could combat poverty. In any case, the auction of oil licenses in the Amazon estuary brought in a lot of money.
By Alexandra Endres
China could become a frontrunner in the development of electric aircraft. In contrast, Western manufacturers lack the incentive to innovate due to their large order backlogs for conventional planes, according to a recent study.
By Nico Beckert
