Universities: What still motivates German students to study sinology
Sinology is gradually losing popularity. What motivates German students to choose Chinese studies in the first place? Table.Briefings asked 22 students.
By Redaktion Table
Sinology is gradually losing popularity. What motivates German students to choose Chinese studies in the first place? Table.Briefings asked 22 students.
By Redaktion Table
After a weak 2024, new EV registrations in Germany picked up noticeably in the first six months of 2025. BYD has seen particularly strong growth. The Chinese manufacturer is currently offering high discounts.
By Carsten Hübner and Lukas Bayer
The countries in North Africa are pursuing different goals and strategies in the Gaza conflict. Domestically, solidarity with the Palestinians could cause problems.
By David Renke and Mirco Keilberth
Have institutional investors driven up housing prices? Or are overly strict financing regulations actually worsening the housing crisis? The EU Parliament’s housing committee saw heated debate on the issue.
By Alina Leimbach
Ursula von der Leyen is planning the next round of the strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry only after the summer break. It is expected that the Commission will launch a consultation on fleet emission limits beforehand.
By Markus Grabitz
Member states have voiced criticism over not being informed in advance of the EU’s new trade agreement with Ukraine. Hungary is now attempting to organize a meeting of Ukraine’s neighboring states to unify opposition to the deal.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) wants funding from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to be conditional on countries implementing recommendations from the European Semester. Projects focusing on employment and competitiveness should receive priority funding.
By Alina Leimbach
The President of the European Commission aims to reach an initial agreement with the US government before the July 9 deadline. There is too little time for a detailed deal.
By Till Hoppe
In the seat projection by political scientist Manuel Müller, the coalition backing Ursula von der Leyen has dropped to an all-time low. If elections were held now, the “eternal grand coalition” would likely be forced to expand once again.
By Manuel Müller
The European Parliament’s rules on votes of no confidence against the Commission date back to a time when Strasbourg sessions extended through Friday. If Article 131 were strictly applied, the vote would have clashed with the departure plans of the Members of Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz