The Shanghai police have apparently been incredibly careless with citizens' data. China's government now wants to enforce existing laws more strictly. After all, the incident shows: The authorities may be collecting data like crazy, but in some cases, they are astonishingly careless.
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Yesterday, Parliament approved the inclusion of gas and nuclear power in the taxonomy. Investors are now facing legal uncertainty for the time being: Austria has already prepared a lawsuit against the legal act, and members of parliament and environmental associations also want to take legal action.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A few days before the start of maintenance work on Nord Stream 1, the Commission and Council are demonstrating their ability to act on gas safety. However, a shortage of the fuel threatens a domino effect.
By Manuel Berkel
China is currently experiencing a golden age of archaeology. The main focus is on the spectacular discoveries at Sanxingdui, which challenge the image of a unified Chinese identity. Xi Jinping wants the excavation site to be recognized as one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. Ancient history is always political in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
A review of the final declarations of both summits shows: The G7 believe they can define and enforce the rules for coexistence on the planet. The BRICS, consisting of the five largest emerging economies, on the other hand, are opting for conciliatory notes. The BRICS' commitment is also well received by many other countries.
By Frank Sieren
With the approval of the European Parliament, the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act passed the final hurdle in the legislative process yesterday. This marks the end of the days when the major platforms could be "too big to care," announced Commissioner for the Internal Market Breton. But for that to happen, the new rules will have to be enforced effectively. How the Commission intends to carry out its tasks becomes clearer the day after the parliamentary decision.
By Till Hoppe
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far.
By Redaktion Table
Today, MEPs from almost all political groups want to prevent gas and nuclear power from being classified as sustainable according to EU taxonomy. Whether the objection to the Commission's proposal will succeed was in the hands of the EPP until the very end. Their internal vote this evening has provided clarity.
By Redaktion Table
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far.
By Redaktion Table
While the recycling market for lithium-ion batteries is already booming in China, it is just growing out of its infancy in Europe. The countries of East Asia established the necessary structures for recycling earlier – and they are benefiting from the larger volume of available spent batteries.
By Leonie Düngefeld
