One week before a special summit in Brussels, there are still no signs of an agreement on financial resources from the European Peace Facility and a new aid fund for Ukraine. Germany is pushing for more arms aid from its partners.
By Eric Bonse
The European Court of Auditors has given the EU's CO2 fleet regulation scathing marks: By 2020, "the intended benefits of the regulation had largely lapsed". There had been little or no reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a survey by the AHK, German companies see the economic situation in China continuing to face pressure. The increasing competition from Chinese companies also complicates business. Nevertheless, companies remain resilient.
By Jörn Petring
European companies collaborate with Chinese partners to develop innovations and jointly apply for patents, despite the ongoing de-risking debate. A new study examined the data, which was no easy task.
By Christiane Kuehl
For the EU to become climate-neutral, carbon dioxide must also be captured from fossil fuel power plants. The target is 26 to 41 million tons per year by 2040. This is according to the Commission's impact assessment on the climate target for 2040, which is available to Table.Media.
By Manuel Berkel
After 2035, Canada will no longer permit the registration of new cars with combustion engines. This could benefit Chinese EV manufacturers and give them a foothold in the North American market.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Maldives traditionally has close ties with India. But now, they prefer to rely on China. This is an important geostrategic gain for Beijing. The island state plays a vital role in the race for influence in the Indian Ocean.
By Michael Radunski
The EU has done a lot for its strategic autonomy in recent years. However, many experts doubt that it is equipped for a return of Donald Trump. The leaders in Brussels, Berlin and Paris suspect that they will soon be faced with difficult decisions.
By Till Hoppe
China must show its colors before the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday. The dramatic situation of children and young people in Tibet takes center stage. Germany also dares to speak out and demands explanations.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU aims to protect important technologies from China and is fine-tuning a security strategy. However, the trade, research and development measures are lighter than expected in some areas.
By Amelie Richter
