The European Commission is granting member states more flexibility in the allocation of national subsidies in the agricultural sector. Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir had also called for this.
By Julia Dahm
The gas company SEFE continues to see a tense gas supply situation in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CEO Egbert Laege warned the EU against complacency at the World LNG Summit in Berlin.
By Manuel Berkel
Although the pro-German Donald Tusk is in power in Poland, relations between Berlin and Warsaw are not particularly close. CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz wants to change this and is already seeking contact with Tusk.
By Stefan Braun
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is calling for uniform regulation in the digital sector. The focus: European standards, data security and the rapid implementation of the Data Act.
By Corinna Visser
Contamination of European waters with PFAS compounds is widespread. The European Environment Agency points to gaps in the controls. It remains to be seen whether the EU will restrict the use of these barely degradable chemicals.
By Alex Veit
The party career of former Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian was already over. Now the 61-year-old is also in prison for corruption.
By Marcel Grzanna
Following an extensive hacker attack, the USA sanctioned the Chengdu-based cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company and its employee Guan Tianfeng. In April 2020, they allegedly planted malware on thousands of computers worldwide.
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Chinese archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old silk remains in Sanxingdui. They believe that the textiles were used in rituals to communicate between heaven and earth.
By Angela Köckritz
The Chinese government imposes visa restrictions on American officials "who have behaved badly." This is Beijing's response to US sanctions in connection with the conviction of Hong Kong democracy activists.
By Angela Köckritz
A study by the think tank Epico Klimainnovation criticizes the green steel seal of the German Steel Federation. It hinders the circular economy and obscures actual CO2 emissions. The industry association disagrees.
By Alex Veit
