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Auto industry: Volkswagen reports sales decline in China.

Volkswagen sold fewer vehicles in China during the first three months of the year. The company is especially feeling the pressure from domestic competitors in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Meanwhile, the overall Chinese auto market has continued to grow.

By Leonardo Pape

False statements about Germany: How US President Trump glosses over coal power.

US President Donald Trump has ushered in a coal revival for his country – and wrongly cited Germany as a positive example. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to heavily subsidize coal as an energy source. Ministries and authorities are instructed to repeal all measures diverting the country from coal production.

By Lukas Bayer