Portugal's Prime Minister Montenegro will face a vote of confidence on Tuesday. It will probably lead to the fall of the government. The opposition accuses him of a conflict of interest due to a company he founded in 2021.
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From security guarantees and peacekeeping troops to rebuilding: China has signaled its willingness to mediate in the Ukraine conflict. However, this support is primarily based on strategic considerations.
By Angela Köckritz
Robot dogs could shape the future of warfare. That is why the Chinese state has been investing in private manufacturers of ground drones. Companies such as Unitree collaborate with the People's Liberation Army and are at the forefront of development.
By Fabian Peltsch
The People's Congress makes it clear: China is putting all its efforts into artificial intelligence. The risks only play a minor role in the global race for technological supremacy. Experts are alarmed.
By Leonardo Pape
The export of Western luxury cars to Russia is banned. However, expensive cars made in Europe continue to find their way to wealthy customers. The investigative portal "Systema" has uncovered the convoluted trade routes. An exclusive report by Dmitry Sukharev on dubious middlemen and their proximity to power.
By Redaktion Table
Poland's coal phase-out is progressing rapidly and is being accelerated by market forces. The country's coal mines are now unprofitable. Yet the government shies away from the energy transition because it fears protests from coal workers.
By Maximilian Stascheit
To tackle the shortage of skilled workers, the EU aims to improve the recognition of qualifications, among other measures. Employment Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu has presented a strategy outlining how the EU could contribute despite its limited competencies.
By Alina Leimbach
The plans for Germany's special infrastructure fund by the conservative CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have not mentioned climate action. An alliance of environmental politicians, the Green Party, NGOs and companies wants to change this. New calculations show that Germany can reach net zero with a maximum of 0.7 percent of GDP.
By Bernhard Pötter
"Good for Germany, and good for Europe": Ahead of today's special summit on Ukraine and EU defense, other member states welcome the planned special infrastructure fund and the planned increase in defense spending.
By Till Hoppe
Premier Li Qiang announced five percent growth for the second-largest economy. The bold forecast is based on several measures to increase domestic consumption, and German companies breathed a sigh of relief.
By Jörn Petring
