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How China scores in Africa – and outpaces Europe
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far. continue reading →
Michel: Possible breakthrough in EU accession process of North Macedonia
EU accession talks with North Macedonia could begin immediately, according to EU Council President Charles Michel. “Together we are on the verge of a possible breakthrough in your country’s EU accession process,” Michel said at a press conference with Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski Dimitar Kovačevski in Skopje on Tuesday. In recent years, EU neighbor […] continue reading →
“Lugano Declaration” on the reconstruction of Ukraine signed
More than 40 countries and international organizations have pledged their support for the reconstruction of Ukraine in a “Lugano Declaration”. Representatives including Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and France signed the document on Tuesday in the city in the Swiss canton of Ticino. “The reconstruction of a free & democratic Ukraine is our […] continue reading →
Ukraine: Where will the billions needed for reconstruction come from?
Ukraine needs at least €720 billion to rebuild the country, head of government Denys Shmyhal said Monday at an international conference in Lugano. The EU agreed to cover much of the cost as well as coordinate international aid. Funding, however, remained unclear. continue reading →
Turmoil over personnel in the EU Parliament
For the GUE group in the EU Parliament, the deal should have paid off: Sanna Lepola, the former secretary-general of the Left, is to lead the new Directorate-General Partnership Parliamentary Democracy, which was specially created as a political maneuvering mass. The agreement between the political families in the EU Parliament is also expected to pay […] continue reading →
Google offers to let ad rivals place YouTube ads
According to insiders, Google parent company Alphabet offers concessions in the antitrust dispute with the EU. Specifically, it is about allowing rivals to place advertisements on YouTube themselves, people familiar with the matter said. The European Commission opened a probe last year to examine whether the world’s largest provider of search and video was giving […] continue reading →
More and more MEPs against gas and nuclear power in the taxonomy
The European Parliament’s resolution against the inclusion of natural gas and nuclear power in the taxonomy is gaining supporters in almost all political groups of the European Parliament. At a joint press conference, Bas Eickhout (Greens/EFA), Christophe Hansen (EPP), Paul Tang (S&D), Emma Wiesner (Renew), and Silvia Modig (GUE/NGL) said that a cross-party alliance supports […] continue reading →
EU Parliament votes for reform of EU elections
Barrier clause in Germany, cross-border electoral lists, and a uniform election day: the European Parliament has spoken out in favor of a reform of the EU elections. 323 MEPs voted in favor of a corresponding bill in Strasbourg on Tuesday, 262 against, according to the Parliament. Now the EU states still have to agree. According […] continue reading →
Vestager wants to streamline competition rules
EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager wants to revise the legal basis for her investigations into market power abuse and cartel agreements. Regulation 1/2003 is to be evaluated in the coming months, Vestager announced yesterday at a conference. The aim, she said, is to review, through stakeholder consultation, what works well about the rules in place […] continue reading →