A team of researchers from Fudan University in Shanghai has implanted a brain implant in a human. Further studies are already planned. This has put pressure on the US rival Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk.
By Ning Wang
The Chinese leadership is considering lifting the sanctions it imposed on British MPs in 2021. There have recently been rapprochements at the diplomatic level.
By Ning Wang
Bundestag President Klöckner has opened the first National Veterans' Day in Berlin. More than 120 events nationwide will pay tribute to the service of active and former service personnel.
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The fact that eight Israeli companies and the Ministry of Defense are exhibiting at the Paris Air Show has led to protests. The president of the department in which the trade fair is taking place has canceled an event with Emmanuel Macron.
By Gabriel Bub
The conflict in the Middle East is replacing the war in Ukraine as the main topic of discussion for the heads of state and government, who are meeting in Canada until Tuesday. The EU's demand for an oil price cap for Russian oil has also become more difficult due to the rise in oil prices.
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France is toughening its stance against cheap fashion from China: The Senate has passed a bill explicitly aimed at suppliers such as Shein and Temu. It provides for advertising bans, sanctions for influencers and environmental levies.
By Amelie Richter
The reform of the coordination of social insurance systems is not making any progress. The Polish Council Presidency therefore intends to break off the trilogue again. The Council and Parliament are blaming each other for the renewed failure.
By Stephan Israel
The uniform EU-wide caps on termination rates set in 2020 are up for review. The Commission is asking stakeholders for feedback.
By Corinna Visser
The CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on a joint position on the future EU budget: they support a far-reaching reform of the budget, but reject an increase.
By Till Hoppe
