While imports of Chinese EVs are declining, the number of Chinese hybrid cars entering the EU has increased sevenfold within a year. China has increased export volumes and lowered prices across various product categories. The figures demonstrate how complicated a joint approach between the EU and China could become.
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The EU has ambitious social goals. In the view of trade unionists, public procurement law would be an important lever for achieving these. However, reform is complicated.
By Alina Leimbach
The latest talks held by Trade Commissioner Šefčovič have not resulted in any concrete progress. The EU believes the ball is in Washington's court.
By Till Hoppe
With the Clean Industrial Deal, the EU Commission wants to make European industry competitive again and more climate-friendly at the same time. However, researchers at the Centre for European Policy consider the plans to be too vague on the financing side.
By Lukas Knigge
Kaja Kallas has now received commitments for around two thirds of her initiative to supply Ukraine with two million artillery shells this year. Friedrich Merz's openness with regard to the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles was also welcomed at the Foreign Affairs Council.
By Stephan Israel
The European Parliament has moved to the right since the last election. The right-wing extremists are no longer content with window-dressing – they are trying to influence legislation. But by no means in all policy areas.
By Markus Grabitz
According to the Copernicus report, Europe experienced the warmest year since records began in 2024. Particularly striking are extreme weather contrasts and deadly floods. Read about what stands out in Table.Briefings.
By Lukas Knigge
The United Kingdom is once again aligning itself more closely with the EU when it comes to financing its increasing military spending. Both sides could sign a defense pact at a summit in London.
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More and more employees are being managed and evaluated by AI and algorithms. The social ministers are holding informal talks on this today. However, not everyone believes that a new law is necessary.
By Alina Leimbach
