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DSA: TikTok does not convince parliamentarians

TikTok representatives were to report to the Internal Market Committee on how the platform minimizes risks before elections. The parliamentarians were dissatisfied with the result and also demanded more commitment from the Commission.

By Corinna Visser

COP29: How Taiwan fights a lonely battle against climate change

Beijing has once again prevented Taiwan from participating in the World Climate Conference this year. Taipei is nevertheless trying to live up to its responsibility as a leading economic nation and is pursuing ambitious climate targets with German support.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Nationalists in Romania shake up pro-Western course

After the parliamentary elections in Romania, it is to be expected that the pro-Western forces will form a coalition. However, the elections show that the country's clear positioning on the side of the EU and NATO is no longer unanimously shared by the population.

By Frank Stier

France: Barnier under pressure

In the French parliament, the Left Alliance and the Rassemblement National have tabled motions of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. This could mean the end of his government.

By Claire Stam

Ukraine: The push for fossil fuels amid climate commitments

While Russia is bombing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the country is preparing for the harshest winter of war yet. This includes the expansion of renewable energies. However, the power supply is being secured with fossil fuels and nuclear power.

By Marilen Martin