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Talk of the Town | Diplomacy

December 7th, 2025

Wadephul: Second attempt to China

After his original trip was postponed, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to China. The Chinese leadership is stepping up the pressure to assert its position on Taiwan internationally.

By Angela Köckritz

Talk of the Town | NGT

December 5th, 2025

NGT trilogue agreement: What happens next

After lengthy negotiations, the reform of EU genetic engineering legislation has almost reached the finish line. However, approval in the EU Parliament and Council cannot be taken for granted. Meanwhile, reactions to the agreement vary widely.

By Julia Dahm

Indien Arbeitsmarkt Reform Schweißer Industrie

Talk of the Town | India

December 4th, 2025

India: New rules for 500 million workers

Since late November, India has dramatically reduced its bureaucratic tangle. The reform is considered the biggest modernization of labor law since independence. If all parties follow through, the country could compete with China in global supply chains.

By Marcel Grzanna

Die dänische Europaministerin Marie Bjerre.

Talk of the Town | EU budget

December 3rd, 2025

MFF: Danish Council Presidency reaches out to critics

The Council Presidency is particularly keen to ensure that the regions will have an influence on future EU budget expenditure – thus appeasing, for example, the German federal states. The European Parliament is in favor of a significantly larger budget.

By Till Hoppe

Talk of the Town | Restoring nature

December 2nd, 2025

Agri-environmental protection: Dispute over funding for Nature Restoration Regulation

Land users, German federal states and local authorities fear high costs due to the Nature Restoration Regulation. There is still no clear funding basis. While the EU Commission is keeping quiet, conservationists are calling for planning certainty for protecting the environment in agricultural areas.

By Cornelia Meyer

Talk of the Town | Automotive

December 2nd, 2025

Automotive package: Von der Leyen takes advice from long-standing McKinsey partner

The automotive package could be delayed, although it is still expected to be on the agenda in the College on Dec. 10. According to reports, the Commission has to rework it following comments from the Regulatory Scrutiny Board.

By Markus Grabitz

Talk of the Town | Technology

December 1st, 2025

Smartwatches: The 'quantified child' becomes everyday life

The market is booming: In China, children's smartwatches have long been part of everyday life for parents, and now the industry leader Imoo is expanding into Europe. But behind GPS tracking, communication apps and AI functions are debates about security and data usage.

By Fabian Peltsch

Talk of the Town | European defense

December 1st, 2025

Why a bridging solution for Ukraine has come into play

Following Bart De Wever’s incendiary letter criticizing a reparations loan, the option of bridge financing for Ukraine is likely to take center stage. Support for Ukraine is on the agenda at today’s meeting of EU defense ministers.

By Stephan Israel

Talk of the Town | Autonomous driving

November 27th, 2025

Robotaxis: How the future market is causing concern among cab drivers

Baidu, Pony.ai and WeRide are driving the market for driverless cabs. While regulators are approving more and more areas for testing, observers warn of the social consequences for human cab drivers.

By Jörn Petring

Talk of the Town | Climate protection

November 27th, 2025

Industry association: DIHK plans to question German climate targets

On Thursday, the DIHK intends to adopt a position paper which calls into question key pillars of German climate policy. This is causing outrage – not least because the DIHK, as a public corporation, is supposed to refrain from political interference.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt