China’s largest automakers have pledged to pay their suppliers within 60 days going forward. The move is based on a new regulation aimed at protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Over 100 climate and environmental NGOs invite German citizens to Climate Democracy Day on Saturday. Meanwhile, a new study finds strong international support for an ambitious climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
With the official installation of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan in Fuzhou, the Vatican is signaling its intent to continue its controversial agreement with China.
By Fabian Peltsch
An increasing number of German companies are falling victim to cyberattacks originating from China or Russia. Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is urging rapid implementation of the EU’s NIS-2 directive, which is designed to strengthen digital protection for critical infrastructure.
By Manuel Liu
The amnesty law is said to have helped secure Pedro Sánchez’s reappointment in 2023 – at least, that is the view expressed in an opinion from the European Commission to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which was leaked to Spanish media.
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Western states imposed sanctions against Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians. Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway send a clear signal.
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As part of the Green Deal, EU member states agreed to reduce energy consumption in Europe to a fixed level by 2030. But Europe’s largest business federation sees this as too restrictive – even though the Commission recently reaffirmed its commitment to the target.
By Manuel Berkel
The Chinese car manufacturer Leapmotor enters more European markets and expands its dealer and service network.
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China has extended its investigation into EU pork imports by six months. Meanwhile, Chinese and EU negotiators are working on a deal regarding European EV tariffs.
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