From teachers to bank employees: More and more Chinese are being forced to hand in their passports to the authorities. Beijing wants to protect its people from "intellectual pollution" abroad.
By Redaktion Table
The defeat in the vote on tariffs against e-cars from China shows the state of the German Chancellor's authority among European heads of state and government. Olaf Scholz had already alienated partners before.
By Till Hoppe
Chinese stocks have made an impressive rally since the end of September. However, analysts warn that the positive sentiment could quickly evaporate if the Chinese government does not follow up on its stimulus program.
By Jörn Petring
Three months after the start of negotiations, the problems are piling up. There are disputes about the rule of law, trouble with Poland and resentment towards President Zelenskiy. Brussels is bracing itself for a prolonged impasse.
By Eric Bonse
During the election campaign of the new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, his idea of an Asian NATO received considerable attention. Can the proposal actually be realized?
By Angela Köckritz
Prime Minister Michel Barnier wants to cut public spending and introduce a special tax for large companies and wealthy households. The Commission will formulate its recommendations as part of the excessive deficit procedure in November.
By Claire Stam
Manfred Weber, leader of the EPP group and the party, wants to reform the party. His personnel decisions have met with resistance. He is also planning reshuffles in the group's administration.
By Markus Grabitz
China's leading solar companies suffered dramatic losses in the first half of the year despite continued high demand. This is the first time that the sector has bottomed out in a completely market-driven environment. A reorientation of the companies is urgently needed.
By Christiane Kuehl
For decades, forests have reduced Germany's overall emissions by storing CO2. According to official data, this is now a thing of the past: In the future, forests will emit more carbon dioxide than they bind. The government relies on natural climate action. And a ruling is forcing its hand.
By Bernhard Pötter
Just over a year ago, Azerbaijan conquered the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Now the COP29 host is building eco-settlements in the region, Armenia fears a new war and there is hope for peace during the COP. How climate and energy issues dominate relations in the South Caucasus.
By Maximilian Arnhold
