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Religion: Signs of rapprochement continue under Pope Leo.

With the official installation of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan in Fuzhou, the Vatican is signaling its intent to continue its controversial agreement with China.

By Fabian Peltsch

Cyber attacks: BSI warns German companies of 'false sense of security'.

An increasing number of German companies are falling victim to cyberattacks originating from China or Russia. Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is urging rapid implementation of the EU’s NIS-2 directive, which is designed to strengthen digital protection for critical infrastructure.

By Manuel Changming Liu

Spain: Commission criticizes amnesty law.

The amnesty law is said to have helped secure Pedro Sánchez’s reappointment in 2023 – at least, that is the view expressed in an opinion from the European Commission to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which was leaked to Spanish media.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

Israel: Sanctions against two Israeli ministers.

Western states imposed sanctions against Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians. Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway send a clear signal.

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Energy: Industry opposes consumption cap.

As part of the Green Deal, EU member states agreed to reduce energy consumption in Europe to a fixed level by 2030. But Europe’s largest business federation sees this as too restrictive – even though the Commission recently reaffirmed its commitment to the target.

By Manuel Berkel

Leapmotor: Car manufacturer pushes ahead with expansion in Europe.

The Chinese car manufacturer Leapmotor enters more European markets and expands its dealer and service network.

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ASEAN: Chinese exports rise sharply.

China's exports to Southeast Asia are on the rise. The Chinese say that the economies of China and Southeast Asia are becoming increasingly intertwined. Not all ASEAN members are happy about this.

By Emily Kossak

Pork: China delays decision on EU imports.

China has extended its investigation into EU pork imports by six months. Meanwhile, Chinese and EU negotiators are working on a deal regarding European EV tariffs.

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Defense industry: Renault to produce drones in Ukraine.

The French car manufacturer Renault is to produce drones in Ukraine. However, the company is still waiting for a concrete proposal from the French Ministry of Defense, according to the company.

By Gabriel Bub