Fertilizer from Russia: EU member states decide on tariff increase.
The EU member states could back plans to increase tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus. However, resistance is coming from the agricultural sector.
By Julia Dahm
The EU member states could back plans to increase tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus. However, resistance is coming from the agricultural sector.
By Julia Dahm
Huawei is suspected of having bribed EU parliamentarians in order to influence political decisions. A lobbyist is said to play a central role in the possible corruption scandal.
By Amelie Richter
The head of New Zealand's intelligence service has warned of security risks in the wake of China's growing influence in the Pacific. In return, the Chinese embassy accuses him of "Cold War thinking".
By Leonardo Pape
Media reports say that DOGE has stopped funding the Radio Free Asia. A financial freeze would also be controversial in view of Elon Musk's business interests in China.
By Manuel Liu
The European Parliament has condemned Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and is pushing for reforms. There was an internal debate about the timing of the debate due to a trip to Thailand by MEPs.
By Amelie Richter
Together with a "coalition of the willing," the Netherlands wants to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe and better coordinate support measures. Germany is also part of the coalition.
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The Dutch parliament opposes the EU's ReArm Europe rearmament plan. This is primarily about sending a political signal. The MEPs are weakening head of government Dick Schoof and positioning themselves with a view to the upcoming discussion on Eurobonds.
By Stephan Israel
The coalition negotiations in the individual working groups continue on Thursday. Many recognized experts are involved in climate and energy - and only a few critics of the energy transition.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
An immediate ceasefire would have no advantages for Moscow at present. Vladimir Putin's regime will drive the price higher.
By Viktor Funk
According to a study, the EU target of 90% self-sufficiency in batteries by 2030 is unlikely to be achievable. However, the authors assume that the proportion of European batteries will increase. The fact that Northvolt has now also filed for bankruptcy in Sweden is not a good sign.
By Nico Beckert