Donald Trump hosted the CEOs of BMW and Mercedes at the White House – even before meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During the meeting, the car executives proposed multi-billion euro investments in the US to reverse the auto tariffs.
By Markus Grabitz
The German chancellor receives a warm welcome at the White House – and makes sure to convey the European perspective on the war in Ukraine. Trump signals openness to a trade deal with the EU.
By Michael Bröcker
High discounts and controversial sales practices have put China's car industry under pressure. Margins have long since dropped to a level at which sustainable economic activity is no longer possible. Now, regulators are stepping in.
By Jörn Petring
Coalition politicians are attacking Poland's Prime Minister after the defeat in the presidential election. The PiS opposition is aiming to split the alliance – but Tusk still holds a clear majority in parliament.
By Maximilian Stascheit
While citizens in Bulgaria are protesting against the introduction of the euro, the EU has given its approval for the member state to join the eurozone. If the EU finance ministers give their approval in July, the country can join the eurozone at the beginning of 2026.
By Frank Stier
The Chancellor wants to meet the US President with confidence during his inaugural visit. For the EU partners, too, much will depend on whether Merz finds a rapport with Trump.
By Till Hoppe
At the BDEW Congress, Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche presents scaled-back plans for new gas-fired power plants. There is also a new distribution of roles: while Climate Minister Carsten Schneider presents himself harmoniously, SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch criticizes his coalition partner.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Amid growing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, European industries are increasingly coming under pressure. Rare earths are becoming strategic weapons – Bosch, BMW and industry associations are sounding the alarm. Brussels is responding with multi-billion-euro countermeasures, but experts warn: Germany is flying blind.
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Thousands of experts from politics, business and civil society are expected to attend the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. Hopes are high, but expectations for tangible results are low. Countries around the world do not even spend ten percent of the funds needed for marine conservation.
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According to a study commissioned by Klima-Allianz and Germanwatch, the coalition contract of the new German government hides around ten billion euros in new annual state subsidies for fossil fuels. That is about as much as the country's special fund is supposed to invest in climate action.
By Bernhard Pötter
