The European Commission has now fully presented its plans for the new EU budget starting in 2028. The single market and customs are to receive more funding, along with the justice program and allocations for overseas territories such as Greenland.
Von Marion Bergermann
The French president is raising high expectations with the planned meeting of the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine on Thursday. But whether they are justified remains doubtful.
Von Viktor Funk, Stephan Israel und Nana Brink
Permitted off Borkum, prohibited further out and in protected areas: The government only wants to allow dredging for sand and gravel in the EEZ and no oil and gas exploration. Praise and criticism comes from environmental groups.
Von Redaktion Table
In the espionage trial of his former aide Jian G., AfD politician Maximilian Krah admitted in court that his Brussels team had uncontrolled access to parliamentary data. Krah justified the practice by citing election campaign pressures and his trust in G., but conceded it was a rule violation.
Von Franziska Klemenz
A rare protest critical of the regime in western China left security forces embarrassed for nearly an hour. By the time the source of the messages was located, their initiator had long since left the country.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul promoted deeper economic cooperation in Indonesia in August – citing democratic ties as well. For Jakarta, however, autocracies remain attractive partners too.
Von Marcel Grzanna
The planned multibillion-dollar takeover of Ceconomy, parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, by Chinese online retailer JD.com has come under scrutiny by the German government. Berlin is reviewing potential risks to security and sovereignty.
Von Amelie Richter
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is expanding its partnership with Argo Biopharma, paying USD 160 million upfront for access to innovative cardiovascular therapies.
Von Amelie Richter
Ein seltener regimekritischer Protest in Westchina hat die Sicherheitskräfte knapp eine Stunde in Verlegenheit gebracht. Als die Quelle für die Botschaften gefunden war, war ihr Initiator längst außer Landes.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Außenminister Johann Wadephul warb im August in Indonesien für eine Vertiefung der wirtschaftlichen Zusammenarbeit – auch aus demokratischer Verbundenheit. Für Jakarta bleiben aber auch Autokratien attraktive Partner.
Von Marcel Grzanna
