In the old mandate, there had been a narrow majority in the European Parliament in favor of setting up a cross-institutional ethics authority. In the new Parliament, the majorities have changed. The agreement could now be overturned.
By Markus Grabitz
The Chinese reaction to the new US tariffs is rhetorically harsh, but so far, there have been no concrete countermeasures. The German Chamber of Commerce Abroad is cautious. However, China stands to benefit from tariffs against other Asian countries.
By Manuel Liu
China's leadership is pushing ahead with the expansion of the social credit system by introducing new guidelines. While there is still no comprehensive social score, there is also no better protection of citizens from state control. The new international focus of Chinese financial and credit rating agencies has raised eyebrows.
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In a dramatic escalation of the trade conflict, the US President is imposing tariffs on all its trading partners. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the EU would apply countermeasures and would not accept dumping through trade diversion.
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In response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Beijing had announced temporary measures, particularly against French brandy. Now, China’s Ministry of Commerce is allowing more time in the effort to reach a political resolution.
By Leonardo Pape
When the NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels today, Europeans and Canadians will be analyzing every word of their new US colleague Marco Rubio in detail. They will be asking whether the Trump administration is still committed to the alliance and how the USA will deal with Russia in future.
By Stephan Israel
Germany submits the next emission allowances from the coal phase-out to Brussels for deletion on time. It is now clear that the "market stability reserve" has also taken the allowances for the 2021 closures, which were not formally deleted, off the market.
By Bernhard Pötter
The question whether and how international shipping will price its emissions for the first time and subsequently reduce them will be decided next week. So far, however, the fronts have hardened between opposing and ambitious countries.
By Fritz Vorholz
Overcapacity from China could soon threaten numerous sectors of Europe's core industries. The US retaliatory tariffs are further worsening the situation. Brussels must act to prevent an escalation.
By Marcel Grzanna
For years, solid-state batteries have been considered the holy grail of e-mobility. Chinese manufacturers are in fierce competition with their European and American counterparts. However, recent developments raise doubts about whether the promised benefits can truly be realized.
By Christian Domke Seidel
