European data protection regulators have formed an opinion on how they view the draft adequacy decision on the US level of data protection. The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) opinion addresses many points of contention that have caused previous EU-US agreements to fail. The transfer of personal data from the EU to the US could now come faster than expected.
By Falk Steiner
2023 will be decisive for Italy's China policy: Rome has the option of letting the existing cooperation agreement on the New Silk Road expire. There are many good reasons to do so. After all, the cooperation never really got off the ground and government leader Meloni is no fan of the program.
By Amelie Richter
China has approved more new coal-fired power plants in 2022 than at any time in the last seven years. Are the international climate targets at risk? Chinese peculiarities such as low utilization of power plants and the rapid expansion of renewables give a reason for hope. But some risks to the climate remain.
By Nico Beckert
Volker Wissing's opposition to the phasing out of internal combustion engines is not new, but the current blockade comes as a surprise. If the FDP sticks to this, it risks jeopardizing Germany's credibility in the EU. In addition, there would be a dispute with the coalition partner.
By Lukas Knigge
Commission President von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Sunak have reached an agreement: The import of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be greatly facilitated. The long-running dispute strained relations between the two sides, which are on the same side in the Ukraine war. But the last word has not yet been spoken.
By Till Hoppe
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti are to clear the way for normalization between their two countries. After Monday's meeting in Brussels, both sides are expected to sign a deal before the end of March.
By Stephan Israel
At the meeting of energy ministers, France wins new supporters for its nuclear initiatives. Germany wants to commit EU members to a higher gas savings target, while Luxembourg and Finland succeed in pioneering the expansion of renewables.
By Manuel Berkel
Huawei is once again overflowing with self-confidence: Anyone who does not cooperate with the tech giant runs the risk of going under, says company boss Yu. He is primarily sending his message to the automotive sector, including German manufacturers. But not everything is going as planned yet.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The number of detainees in Xinjiang's re-education camps is drastically dropping. But this does not signal an end to the repression. The government continues its campaign consistently: hundreds of thousands of Muslims are now being sentenced to disproportionately long prison terms.
By Marcel Grzanna
Due to the continuing high prices and food shortages on the global market, the debate about the supply of fertilizers is not slowing down. The EU Parliament is demanding far-reaching measures from the Commission. Environmentalists warn that climate targets could be jeopardized.
By Timo Landenberger
