Portugal is heading into politically turbulent times following the snap election. President Rebelo de Sousa has appointed the conservative Luís Montenegro as the Prime Minister. However, he does not have a parliamentary majority.
By Redaktion Table
A new study by the European Council on Foreign Relations warns pro-European parties against playing into the hands of far-right parties with the wrong topics. The warning is directed not least at the lead candidate of the EPP, von der Leyen.
By Till Hoppe
According to the Kremlin, some Chinese banks have given in to pressure from the US and EU and are no longer processing payments from Russia. The reason for this is that the United States is threatening financial institutions in third countries with secondary sanctions.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese central bank has signaled its willingness to continue supporting the domestic economy. It considers further lowering the minimum reserve rate.
By Carolyn Braun
This week, the first financial dialogue between China and the EU was held in Beijing. Topics included cross-border data transfer, a financial monitoring framework and sustainable financial transactions.
By Amelie Richter
According to a Bloomberg report, China and Russia have reached an agreement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen on shipping in the Red Sea. This means that ships from both countries no longer have to fear attacks.
By Redaktion Table
On Thursday morning, the German Bundestag adopted the German companion bill to the Digital Services Act. Just two months after its approval by the Cabinet, the Bundestag swiftly completed its part of the work, making minor changes in the process.
By Falk Steiner
According to the WMO's Climate Status Report, the oceans were hotter in 2023 than at any time in the last 65 years. They dampen a large part of global warming, but their condition is deteriorating and temperatures in some marine areas are particularly high.
By Lukas Bayer
The Autorité de la Concurrence in France has accused Google of infringements in connection with EU copyright rules. This concerns the training data for the AI chatbot Bard.
By Redaktion Table
Since 1990, transport-related emissions in Europe have grown by more than a quarter, writes T E. The decarbonization of the sector is progressing slower than in other areas.
By Lukas Knigge
