With an earlier review of the assessment criteria for hydrogen produced with nuclear energy – also known as red hydrogen – the Commission is taking a step towards European nuclear power operators.
By Lukas Knigge
On Monday, a power cut led to broken-down trains, a collapsed mobile phone network and traffic chaos on the Iberian Peninsula. The cause is not yet clear, but could have something to do with a weather phenomenon.
By Marion Bergermann
Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's attacks on academic freedom in the USA and funding cuts, Emmanuel Macron has invited international researchers to France. A new program aims to enable more researchers to work at French universities.
By Marion Bergermann
As Chancellor, Merz wants to work closely with France and Poland. Apparently, preparations for this are already underway.
By Till Hoppe
In response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Beijing had announced temporary measures, particularly against French brandy. Now, China’s Ministry of Commerce is allowing more time in the effort to reach a political resolution.
By Leonardo Pape
The conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzling public funds has considerably reduced the Rassemblement National's chances of entering the Élysée Palace – especially as the party was not prepared for such a scenario.
By Claire Stam
France's President will receive Volodymyr Zelenskiy this evening in Paris and on Thursday the supporters of Ukraine at the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing." In view of the rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, the previously ailing head of state is slipping into a leadership role.
By Claire Stam
US tariffs on steel and aluminum came into force on Wednesday. The EU Commission wants to respond with tariffs on whisky from the USA, among other things. US President Trump reacted angrily – and now wants to target wine and other drinks from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Talks on a possible ceasefire for Ukraine and its form are taking place in various formats. The issue of peacekeeping forces is becoming increasingly important.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Following Donald Trump's criticism of the Ukrainian president, the defense ministers of five major NATO countries have emphasized their solidarity with Ukraine. They plan to meet again on March 12 to discuss strengthening European security.
By Redaktion Table
In 1964, China and France announced the beginning of their diplomatic relations. China gladly affirmed that France was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with the new People's Republic of China. Thus, the first air connection with China was opened, the establishment of centers for Chinese culture was approved, and the first faculty for the Chinese language in a Western country was authorized. And yet, the relationship was not always only positive. In the 21st century, for example, the Sino-French relationship faces new challenges. In view of the power struggle between the USA and China in the Indo-Pacific, France fears for its influence on New Caledonia, and thus to be pushed to the margins. That's because New Caledonia is home to 25 percent of the world's nickel reserves - the gold of the 21st century. The AUKUS military alliance was supposed to limit China's power in the Indo-Pacific, but on New Caledonia it achieves the exact opposite and lies heavily on the China-France relationship. In the current boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics, France chooses to send its athlete:s to China. From emissions trading to sanctions & the Indo-Pacific conflict to the anti-Huawei law & CAI - current China-France news in from the Table.editor!
