For a long time, Germany was well represented at the EU level: The country provided numerous heads in the administration of Parliament and the Foreign Service, in the financial sector and right at the top with Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President. But now, many Germans are saying goodbye to their top positions. And the traffic light coalition hardly has the opportunity to make replacements.
By Max Mustermann
The office of premier has significantly lost meaning under Xi. Could this change with the departure of Li Keqiang? His successor is a confidant of the president – but not a mere "yes man".
By Jörn Petring
If the Council had its way, the financial sector would be almost entirely excluded from the EU's duty of care legislation. What this means in concrete terms is shown by an example from Mexico, in which a Luxembourg financial holding company is also involved. The case clearly shows how difficult it is to clarify the question of the responsibility of financial service providers.
By Charlotte Wirth
The European Commission is tightening the reins again on EU member states' budget policies. The escape clause for debt rules is to expire at the end of the year. This means that member states will once again be threatened with deficit procedures if they incur excessive new debt.
By Max Mustermann
The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again.
By Frank Sieren
Germany's plan to ban Chinese technology from its 5G network is being debated in China. The government expressed "dissatisfaction". While the state media still struggle to find a line of argument, many Internet users comment with a dose of irony.
By Redaktion Table
A US-led triad is forming in an effort to cut off China from important semiconductor technology. The Netherlands is now officially part of it. Technology from chip supplier ASML will require an export license in the future.
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German foreign and development policy is to become feminist, according to the government's plans. This will also change climate policy. Feminism is supposed to bring more equal rights for all: Societies are to become fairer – and thus more resilient to global warming.
By Alexandra Endres
The new UNCLOS agreement on the protection of the high seas also means progress in climate action: The flora and fauna in the ocean are to be better protected against warming and acidification, and emissions and damage from fishing are to be reduced. The ocean as a carbon sink can also benefit.
By Christian Mihatsch
A first draft of the electricity market reform does not envisage any fundamental system change. Instead, the Commission wants to simplify investments in renewables and flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises are to be able to conclude long-term contracts for low-cost green electricity more easily.
By Manuel Berkel
