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Tariff dispute: EU offers USA trade compensation of €50 billion.

The EU wants to avert punitive measures from Washington with an offer worth billions. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič already sees progress in the negotiations.

By Redaktion Table

Data protection: TikTok defends itself against million-euro fine from Ireland.

The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined TikTok EUR 530 million for violating the GDPR and transparency obligations. TikTok rejects the accusations.

By Corinna Visser

Foreign policy: Why the EU remains cautious despite the partial lifting of Chinese sanctions.

China has lifted sanctions against four MEPs. However, former parliamentarians and actors such as Merics are still on the sanctions list. There is also criticism of a lack of transparency on the part of the EU Parliament leadership.

By Amelie Richter

EPP Congress: David McAllister (CDU) re-elected to the Presidium.

At the congress of the Christian Democratic party family, the delegates elected the party leadership. Ten out of twelve candidates prevailed. The Catalan Dolors Montserrat becomes Secretary General.

By Markus Grabitz

Shenzhou mission has landed: China brings back samples from space.

After six months in space, the crew of the "Shenzhou-19" mission has landed safely in the Gobi Desert – with more than 37 kilograms of samples from space experiments on board, which have now been handed over to Chinese research teams.

By Fabian Peltsch

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Circular economy: Belgium introduces repair index.

Belgium introduces a repair index based on the French model. Consumer associations are satisfied, while professional associations doubt the usefulness of a national index.

By Claire Stam

Nvidia head warns US Congress: Huawei's AI chips benefit from US export restrictions.

In a meeting with the US Congress, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed concerns about Huawei's growing role in AI development. Export bans on Nvidia chips could further strengthen China's technological supremacy – with global consequences.

By Amelie Richter

Poverty: EU still far from its own target.

There was a slight decrease in the number of people at risk of poverty in the EU in 2024. However, the EU still falls well short of its self-imposed target.

By Alina Leimbach

Defense: Twelve states to activate budget clause.

Germany and other EU states want to use an exemption clause in the EU debt rules to increase their defense spending. The Commission is expecting further applications.

By Redaktion Table