Beijing wants to secure maritime trade routes worldwide and build up a military presence. In June, the People's Republic achieved another milestone. The Pentagon sees its concerns confirmed.
By Andreas Landwehr
The Chancellor promises three-quarters of the planned electricity price reduction, but also includes the gas price. The Minister for Economic Affairs, on the other hand, announces electricity price cuts that only a few already privileged customers will experience.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
With the current flood disaster in Texas, the authorities fear the next rainfall. In the last twelve months, floods, fires and heatwaves have shown just how much influence the climate already has on the weather.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has cut long-term funding for the decarbonization of industry in the draft budget. The climate action agreements are to continue, and funds are to be made available in the 2026 budget. However, observers doubt the new government's ambition.
By Nico Beckert
The debt burden of local governments in China is so heavy that it threatens the stability of the entire economy. The Cologne Institute for Economic Research sees far-reaching reforms as the only way to prevent the system from collapsing
By Ning Wang
China's designer figure Labubu is just the tip of the iceberg of a new Chinese pop culture. Their cute aesthetics satisfy a longing for emotional retreat in complex times.. This is also understood abroad.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is to become part of a broader fund that can also be used for other purposes. According to a draft, only income support for farmers is to be protected. The EU Commission is thus getting serious about reforming the EU budget.
By Julia Dahm and Till Hoppe
The EU is faced with the question of how to deal with US President Donald Trump's new tariff announcements. The Commission is facing criticism for its tactics. This Monday, the trade ministers will meet for special consultations.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
According to a draft, the EU Commission wants a levy for companies with an annual turnover of more than €50 million. This is already triggering opposition.
By Till Hoppe
Ahead of the national holiday today, Monday, France has announced closer cooperation with the UK on nuclear deterrence. This could be the starting point for more.
By Gabriel Bub
