Donald Trump has threatened China with further tariffs for the first time since taking office. The Chinese Foreign Ministry countered that there is "no winner" in trade wars. The aim is to achieve mutually beneficial cooperation.
By Leonardo Pape
After BYD and Chery, Nio is another Chinese EV manufacturer venturing into the market for AI-controlled robots.
By Fabian Peltsch
For more environmental and climate protection in agriculture without a higher EU agricultural budget, researchers recommend a combination of taxes and refunds. However, the necessary approval for the proposals is unlikely to be achieved.
By Julia Dahm
The Constitutional Court in Romania declared the results of the first round of the presidential election in November invalid. Right-wing extremist Călin Georgescu has now challenged this in court in Strasbourg – unsuccessfully.
By Redaktion Table
Last year, the guidelines for the European Investment Bank for cash flows into the defense industry were changed. The EIB now wants to invest even more in security and defense.
By Redaktion Table
Rapporteur Axel Voss (CDU) aims to conclude negotiations on the AI Liability Directive by January 2026. He has now presented a timeline to achieve this.
By Corinna Visser
An investigation by the Federation of German Consumer Organizations shows that app providers use manipulative design to persuade consumers to stay and buy. The Commission should put a stop to this, the consumer advocates demand.
By Corinna Visser
Expensive offshore wind farms are not in a good position at the moment, and Donald Trump even wants to stop new projects in the USA. However, if the EU states join forces, significantly more offshore wind farms could be built in Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
The world's leading battery manufacturer CATL is apparently planning further European production sites. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Group Vice President Jian Pan held out the prospect of new joint venture projects for battery factories this year.
By Leonardo Pape
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 has shaken southwest Taiwan. Production facilities of chip manufacturer TSMC temporarily ceased operations. Taiwan's Prime Minister Cho Yong-Tai promised comprehensive support to those affected.
By Leonardo Pape
