During his two-day visit to China, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday. London aims to reboot relations under the new Labour government.

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October 20th, 2024

EU tenders: How Chinese companies thrive despite derisking

The Italian customs authorities will use EU funds to buy more than 15 million euros worth of equipment from the Chinese state-owned company Nuctech, even though the EU is currently investigating the company for possible violations of the subsidy regulation.

By Angela Köckritz

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October 20th, 2024

After ECJ ruling: Italian government discusses asylum centers in Albania

The Italian government wants to hold a special meeting to discuss how it can continue to use the asylum centers in Albania. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi is convinced that the ruling of the Italian court will not stand.

By Almut Siefert

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October 18th, 2024

Nuclear power: Parliamentary group elects six vice-presidents

The Atomic Energy Group in Parliament is repositioning itself and supports the call by France and its allies for an action program for nuclear energy. The high number of vice-presidents testifies to the strong interest.

By Manuel Berkel

Ältere Diesel-Pkw müssen nicht in allen Fahrsituationen die Schadstoffgrenzwerte einhalten.

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October 18th, 2024

Vestager: Older diesel cars do not have to comply with limit values in every driving situation

8.2 million older diesel cars in Germany alone could be put out of service, Volker Wissing warned in the summer. Now Vice-President of the Commission Margrethe Vestager has allayed concerns in a written response to a question from a Member of Parliament.

By Markus Grabitz

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October 18th, 2024

NIS2: Commission presents first implementing rules

The Commission sets out how the NIS2 cybersecurity directive is to be implemented. However, the countries are behind schedule when it comes to implementation.

By Corinna Visser

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October 17th, 2024

Cost-cutting measures: How many employees Nokia laid off

According to insiders, Nokia has laid off part of its workforce in China. The cuts are related to previously announced cost-cutting measures despite the company's recently increasing profits.

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October 17th, 2024

FDI screening: How transactions from China have developed

In 2023, a total of 488 notifications for FDI screening were submitted to the EU from 18 member states. The number of reports for China increased slightly.

By Amelie Richter