For the first time in 13 months, consumer prices in China have fallen again significantly and thus more sharply than expected. In February, the Consumer Price Index fell by 0.7 percent year-over-year.
By Ning Wang
Iran announced a joint naval exercise with China and Russia. The recurring drills could cause concern for the West.
By Ning Wang
In the fourth year of the war, Ukraine is becoming increasingly self-sufficient in weapons and ammunition – but not in air defense. The halt in aid from the USA increases the risk to major cities and important infrastructure enormously.
By Denis Trubetskoy
The European Investment Bank has presented its action plan for affordable housing. It includes an increase in funding and a portal designed to provide a quicker overview of funding opportunities than before.
By Alina Leimbach
China's Chamber of Commerce has reacted with concern to the EU's Automotive Action Plan. It fears that the measure would jeopardize short-term sales.
By Manuel Liu
Corruption, data protection, environmental violations: Whistleblowers uncover grievances and often take a high risk to do so. In Germany, they were not adequately protected – now, the European Court of Justice has sentenced Germany and other EU countries to fines.
By Redaktion Table
The German Solar Package I must be approved by the Commission under state aid law. This approval is still pending ten months after the decision in the Bundestag. Investors in agri-PV, for example, cannot become active as long as the green light from Brussels is missing.
By Markus Grabitz
Following the devastating earthquake in Tibet in January, the authorities have drastically revised the number of people affected upwards. Experts express concerns about transparency and corruption.
By Fabian Peltsch
Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media entrepreneur accused of conspiracy, sees himself as a political prisoner. He uses his testimony to make a plea for freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
By Leonardo Pape
