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Nuclear disarmament: Beijing rejects talks with Washington and Moscow

Donald Trump wants to hold arms-control talks with Russia and include China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has now rejected the proposal.

By Manuel Liu

Trade council: Beijing steps up courting of foreign investors

With more delegation trips, trade fairs and cooperation forums, China aims to forge closer ties with foreign companies.

By Amelie Richter

Dessert

By Manuel Liu

Trade deal: How the EU is dealing with Trump's latest threats

The US President has announced tariffs in response to digital regulations. Nevertheless, the Commission is sticking to the supposed deal between the EU and the US. It intends to present a proposal to reduce industrial tariffs this week.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Net-Zero Industry Act: BMWE experts recommend abandoning key objectives

Experts from the Federal Ministry of Economics are questioning core elements of European industrial policy. They warn against interventions for climate protection reasons or to strengthen local value creation.

By Lukas Knigge

Nuclear energy: Why France and Germany are moving closer together

In addition to security policy, the Franco-German Council of Ministers will also discuss energy. The CDU/CSU in the German government has recently approached Paris on nuclear issues. Berlin could also have its own interests in this.

By Manuel Berkel

Lithuania: Social Democrat Ruginiene appointed as new head of government

The current Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Inga Ruginiene, is expected to become Lithuania's new Prime Minister. However, her coalition with right-wing parties has already sparked protests.

By Marion Bergermann

Gaza: Pressure on the Israeli government mounts at home and abroad

Criticism of the Israeli government’s plans for the Gaza Strip is also being voiced from the top ranks of the Israeli military. In Europe, more than 200 former ambassadors and senior officials are calling for measures against Israel.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

No agreement in nuclear talks between Iran and the EU

An important meeting in Geneva ends without an agreement. Germany, France and the UK have threatened Iran with sanctions if there is no diplomatic solution to the nuclear dispute.

By Redaktion Table

EU climate target 2040: ITRE rapporteur removes Article 6 flexibilities

The Social Democrats in the European Parliament's Industry Committee do not want to allow international emission reductions for European climate targets. Rapporteur Fuglsang wants a purely domestic target for the EU.

By Lukas Knigge