On Sunday, Bulgarians will vote for their parliament for the seventh time in three and a half years. It is uncertain whether they will vote for a way out of political stagnation in this election.
By Frank Stier
The COP29 presidency has presented the non-binding declarations and commitments that are to be adopted alongside the binding decisions in Baku. These include a ceasefire, renewables, tourism and methane. However, important questions remain unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Asia-Pacific Conference in India is also a trend-setting event for SMEs. Three questions for Ute Marita Meissner from Josef Meissner GmbH in Cologne and Karl Bitzer from DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH in Windach, who are part of the delegation.
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Despite extremely favorable conditions, the heat pump loans from the German state-owned KfW Bank are hardly used. Apparently, they are not attractive to banks. Instead, many customers opt for the significantly more expensive loans offered by commercial providers, who profit handsomely.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Commissioners-designate's answers to the committees' written questions are now available. They explain where they want to set their priorities. An overview of the key areas.
By Manuel Berkel
Distrust is growing in the "Von der Leyen coalition". The pro-European groups in the European Parliament accuse EPP leader Manfred Weber of making common cause with the far right. Even EPP members fear negative consequences for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate.
By Markus Grabitz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Minister Robert Habeck are on their way to India. New opportunities for the German economy are to be created there. Not least to enable de-risking from China. However, there are still a few hurdles in the way.
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The BRICS+ summit in the Russian city of Kazan brings together high-ranking delegations from 36 countries. While Putin and Xi reaffirm their "no limits" partnership as usual, the remarkable agreement in the border dispute between India and China is making headlines. However, there are doubts whether the agreement will bring lasting peace to the region.
By Amelie Richter
The World Uyghur Congress faces massive threats and slander in the run-up to its general assembly in Sarajevo. Despite everything, almost 180 delegates intend to elect a new leadership.
By Marcel Grzanna
Trade disputes could increase significantly in the future. And yet the World Trade Organisation is not in a position to resolve them. It is not prepared for an industrial policy with Chinese characteristics. What could be a way out?
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